Small Business Liaison

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MD - Rockville
Small Business Liaison
21122BR
Job Description
Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.
Westat is seeking a Small Business Liaison to join our fast-paced corporate Contracts Unit based in Rockville, Maryland. This position will work closely with research teams, and corporate teams to develop and enhance Westat's Supplier Diversity Program. You will use your considerable knowledge and experience in outreach efforts on behalf of Westat and will attend activities to support small businesses and lead supplier diversity programs.

This position is based in Rockville, Maryland and is remote eligible.

Job Responsibilities:
o Provide guidance and assistance in the development and oversight of Westat's small business compliance activities.
o Support the on-going monitor of small business goals, compliance with subcontracting plans, policies, and regulations.
o Lead supplier diversity compliance reviews.
o Perform internal small business compliance assessments to confirm terms and conditions are flowed down to lower tiers partners ensuring compliance with appropriate regulations.
o Assist business development teams in small business planning and outreach with the goal of supporting internal groups to provide appropriate small business suppliers.
o Train, coach, and mentor staff on small business subcontracting program compliance requirements.
o Interact with all levels of staff, management, as well as internal and external customers on small business matters and regulations.

Basic Qualifications:
* A Master's degree in business, finance or related degree and a minimum of 5 years of prior experience including 3 years supporting small business and supplier diversity organizations in a U.S. Government / Federal Government contracting environment.
* Demonstrated experience working with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) and associated compliance obligations and requirements

Preferred Qualifications:
* Applied management/leadership experience in procurement, preferably in a government services company
* Strong marketing and communication skills
* Experience with Deltek products including Costpoint, Contracts and Purchasing Modules

To be successful in this role, you will need to leverage your strong attention to detail, communication and writing skills, and your ability to collaborate.

Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Eligible employees may participate in:
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
Holiday Leave
Professional Development
Health Advocate
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Accident Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Protecting the health and safety of our employees and survey participants is a top priority for Westat. As a federal government contractor, Westat will require Westat staff, regardless of work location, to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon hire and to follow all safety protocols, subject to approved accommodations under applicable law.
Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Career Area
Administrative
Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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