Small Business Liaison Associate

About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

The Small Business Liaison Associate will assist with administration of the small business subcontracting program for Oshkosh Defense. This role will report activities, maintain records, develop proposal writing, and attend trade shows to help promote the organization.

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Assist purchasing management team to ensure all government small business assistance programs, Public Laws, and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) are followed. • Maintain awareness of changes in small business government regulations and provide recommendations. • Work with a cross functional team to develop proposals and subcontract plans for government solicitations. • Assist in the tracking and reporting of subcontract dollars on all contracts in the government reporting system biannually. • Ensure all documentation and certifications are on file, maintained, are current, and communicated appropriately per company procedures. • Assist with coordinating and participating in DCMA/SBA audits. • Coordinate and participate in conferences and trade shows to give visibility to our customer and to perform outreach activities. • Assist with the maintenance of the GPSC small business procedures and work instructions including program training to key stakeholders within the company. • Assist with the monthly compilation, analysis, and submission of data per company and government regulations. • Strong data management and data integrity experience preferred, utilizing software including Microsoft Excel. • Attention to detail and effective communication skills required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree • One to three (1-3) or more years of experience in purchasing, contracts, compliance, or in a related area. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Familiarity with FAR, DFAR, SBA laws and regulations. • Proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc. • Ability to travel up to 25%.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS