Contract Specialist

About the Position: As the Commander's Deputy for Small Business, you will serve as the principal expert on all socioeconomic contracting programs. This role develops policy, advises leadership, and ensures compliance with federal regulations (FAR) for a multi-million dollar acquisition program. You will act as the primary liaison to the SBA and business community, driving strategic change to increase small business participation and achieve program goals.

Serve as the principal advisor to the Commander and district staff on the Small Business program, providing expert guidance on acquisition plans, policies, regulations (FAR), and the impact of socioeconomic compliance on the mission.

Plan, implement, and administer the District’s full range of socioeconomic programs, developing and interpreting policy and guidance on statutes and directives to champion small business utilization and cultural change.

Act as the primary liaison between the District, the Small Business Administration (SBA), and other agencies, building relationships with the business community, including tribal entities, through targeted outreach and training.

Monitor and report on small business goal attainment, providing quarterly and annual performance statistics to division, USACE headquarters, Department of the Army, and DoD leadership to ensure program accountability.

Review acquisition strategies and documentation to ensure compliance with small business policies, and evaluate and negotiate complex subcontracting plans with prime contractors to maximize opportunities for small businesses.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.