Job ID: 115493The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms.
-Business Unit: EOIS
Location: Melbourne FL
Career Functional Area: Supply Chain
Telework Type: Remote with travel
Type: Exempt Full Time
Schedule: 9/80
Shift: 1st
Job SummaryServe as the company's designated
Small Business Liaison Officer (SBLO).
Job Responsibilities- Support development, implementation, and administration of small business subcontracting plans.
- Review subcontracting data for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with plan requirements.
- Review solicitations and contract requirements for subcontracting plan applicability and reporting obligations.
- Contribute to proposal responses requiring small business participation narratives or subcontracting information.
- Monitor subcontracting performance against established goals and contractual requirements.
- Maintain records and supporting documentation for subcontracting activity, outreach efforts, and compliance actions.
- Track small business participation across applicable programs and procurements.
- Prepare, review, and submit required reports in SAM.gov, including ISRs and SSRs, as applicable.
- Assist with internal reviews, audits, customer requests, and compliance assessments related to subcontracting performance.
- Partner with contracts, procurement, subcontracts, business development, and program teams to support small business participation strategies.
- Assist in identifying qualified small business suppliers to support sourcing and proposal efforts.
- Support outreach initiatives designed to identify and engage qualified small business suppliers.
- Represent the company at supplier outreach events, conferences, matchmaking sessions, and other external forums, as appropriate.
- Help maintain supplier databases, outreach records, and small business resource information.
- Submit Monthly FFATA reporting on SAM.gov
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, finance, contracts or business or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in high technology, aerospace or defense or equivalent experience
- Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS/NFS and Public Law
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to multitask, work effectively across multiple functions and prioritize to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Experience in government contracting, procurement, subcontracts, contracts administration, compliance, or supplier diversity.
- Working knowledge of small business subcontracting plans and federal subcontracting compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with SAM.gov reporting and subcontracting performance tracking.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting a federal contractor or DoD contractor.
- Experience supporting proposals, supplier outreach, or subcontract compliance reviews.
- Experience with ERP, procurement, or reporting systems used to track subcontracting data.
U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.
Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
