Agile Defense

Program Manager – Small Business Liaison Office

Agile Defense

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Virginia

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Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

Spring

About the role

  • Lead and grow the Small Business Liaison Office (SBLO); build, formalize, and mature the company's Small Business Program.
  • Design and implement small business strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with FAR, DFARS, and SBA regulations.
  • Develop, manage, and submit Small Business Subcontracting Plans and related documentation for proposals and contracts.
  • Ensure compliance with small business goals and reporting requirements, including ISR and SSR submissions in eSRS.
  • Represent the company during SBA audits, CPSRs, and other federal compliance reviews.
  • Partner with growth and business development teams to integrate small business strategies into capture and proposals.
  • Identify, engage, and maintain relationships with small and diverse businesses (SDBs, WOSBs, HUBZone, VOSBs, SDVOSBs).
  • Conduct outreach, participate in industry matchmaking events, and represent the company at federal small business engagement forums.
  • Develop training, toolkits, internal advocacy programs, metrics, dashboards, and executive reports to drive adoption and track performance.
  • Lead or contribute to economic inclusion initiatives, mentor-protégé programs, and corporate supplier diversity goals.
  • Develop solicitations, evaluate proposals, negotiate, and issue compliant small business subcontract awards; process subcontract modifications.
  • Ensure subcontract documentation is complete, accurate, and CPSR-compliant; collaborate with program management, finance, and technical teams to resolve issues.
  • Non-supervisory position; headquarters business office with 0%-10% travel possible; hybrid role with onsite performance at HQ in McLean 2 days per week.

Requirements

  • Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), or equivalent is preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Contract Management, or related field.
  • Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in government contracting, supplier diversity, or procurement, with 5+ years in a leadership or management capacity.
  • Proven track record in developing and implementing compliant small business subcontracting plans.
  • Experience with federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS), SBA requirements, eSRS reporting, and CPSR preparation.
  • Familiarity with the defense and/or federal civilian contracting environment.
  • Deep understanding of small business regulations, compliance, and federal subcontracting practices.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience creating reports and executive briefings.
  • Strong collaboration and influencing skills across procurement, contracts, legal, growth, and leadership teams.
  • Highly analytical with the ability to derive insights from data and present actionable recommendations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrated experience with systems such as Deltek Costpoint, MS SharePoint and Teams, and similar procurement platforms (e.g., SpendLogic, Salesforce).
  • Preferred: Master’s degree or additional training in Federal Acquisition, Supply Chain, or Public Administration.
  • Preferred: Experience working in the defense or national security sector; experience with Mentor-Protégé programs; active involvement in industry groups; ability to support OCONUS programs; data visualization and dashboard creation skills.