Small Business Liaison Officer with Security Clearance

Company: MAXAR Technologies
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: May 3, 2024

Job Description:

Please review the job details belowMaxar Space Systems is currently seeking a Small Business Liaison Officer (SBLO) to join our team preferably in Palo Alto, CA or San Jose, CAThis role can also be done remotely in the USIn this role, you will work in collaboration with Buyers/Subcontracts Administrators, Engineers, Program Managers, Contracts Managers, and Management to achieve small business subcontracting goals and improve supplier diversityYou will conduct outreach to suppliers and will be the key conduit to identify suppliers that can meet Maxar's procurement needs in space-qualified flight and other hardware, as well as engineering servicesYou will write small business subcontracting plans and ensure that Maxar meets contractual and regulatory requirements related to small business subcontractingIn addition to your responsibilities as SBLO, you will also support continuous improvement projects for government compliance requirements and government reporting (including executive compensation)As required, you will support supply chain workload by executing purchase orders and subcontractsMaxar Space Systems is a leading provider of comprehensive space technologiesWe deliver innovative solutions to government and commercial customers helping them unlock the promise of space to solve problems on Earth and beyondWe address a broad spectrum of needs for our customers, including mission systems engineering, product design, spacecraft manufacturing, assembly, integration and testingMaxar Space Systems is a trusted partner in commercial and government missions, combining more than 60 years of deep mission understanding with reliable performance and longevityResponsibilities--- Conduct and document outreach to expand Maxar's utilization of small businesses as required in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 19, Small Business Subcontracting, and Supplements.
* Manage procurement policies, procedures, templates and forms related to small business subcontracting.
* Conduct quarterly small business metrics meetings with program and functional managers.
* Support the proposal and contract formation process by evaluating the solicitation and model contract and submitting a compliant small business subcontracting plan and proposal sections.
* Attend business conferences to meet suppliers and present Maxar capabilities and procurement needs.
* Work with external small business organizations to identify small businesses that can meet Maxar's procurement requirements.
* Establish a Mentor-Prot--g--e program with select suppliers.
* Collect and analyze small business procurement information and submit semi-annual Individual Subcontracting Reports (ISRs), Summary Subcontracting Reports (SSRs), and additional reports as required.
* Review and approve small business plans and reports from lower-tier suppliers.
* Train, coach, and mentor buyers, subcontracts administrators, program managers, and engineering personnel in Small Business Subcontracting.
* Interact with all levels of staff, management, customer and government personnel.
* Lead the response to Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), Small Business Subcontracting, and Small Business Administration (SBA) reviews.
* Support internal and external audits.
* Support other government reporting requirements, including Executive Compensation.
* Manage continuous improvement projects related to small business and government compliance requirementsMinimum Requirements--- Must be a U.Scitizen and be willing and able to obtain U.SGovernment secret level security clearance
* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related fieldFour additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree
* Minimum of 10 years of related work experience
* Extensive knowledge required of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), NASA FAR Supplement (NFS), and other Government procurement regulations related to small business subcontracting
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel, OneNote, and PowerPoint
* Ability to travel to conferences and US affiliated companies Preferred Qualifications--- Master's in Business Administration
* 3 years' experience managing continuous improvement projects and/or process implementation
* Experience in small business subcontracting at a government contractor
* Successfully passed DCMA Small Business Subcontracting reviews #LI-TB1 Our salary ranges are market-driven and set to allow for flexibilityIndividual pay will be competitive based on a candidate's unique set of knowledge, skills, and geographic diversity, with earnings potential commensurate with experienceThe range for this position is: $106,000.00 - $176,000.00 annuallyAdditionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributionsMaxar employees must follow all applicable Maxar policies and COVID-19 requirements as well as those of Maxar customers and third partiesIndividual job requirements may vary, and Maxar reserves the right to modify its policies and requirements as it deems appropriate in accordance with applicable lawMaxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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