When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the things that make the future.That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars. Working at Honeywell isn’t just about developing cool things. That’s why all of our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries. Are you ready to help us make the future? The Small Business Liaison Officer (SBLO) will work closely with Program Managers, Purchasing Agents/Commodity Managers, Contracts/Subcontracts Administrators and Senior Management to develop and enhance the Supplier Diversity Program. The individual will lead the SBLO program for Honeywell Aerospace Technologies. The ideal candidate will lead outreach efforts to small businesses and liaison between programs and potential small business suppliers and subcontractors, as well as support fulfillment (and reporting) of the Small Business Subcontracting Plan. Scope of duties includes monitoring of prime contract goals and promoting utilization of small businesses. The SBLO will be responsible for maintaining the Small Business policies, procedures and processes. The SBLO will be responsible for providing training to all stakeholders.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead supplier diversity compliance reviews and validations
Provide assistance in the bid, proposal and contract preparation process including assistance with the development of identification of small business subcontractors
Perform small business outreach (identifying small businesses, working with small business associations)
Develop and/or review Small Business Subcontracting Plans, Matrix submittals, and Participation Plans in bids and proposals
Responsible for leading the DCMA Small Business audit
Track small business progress; prepare and submit semi-annual Individual Subcontracting Reports (ISRs), Summary
Subcontracting Reports (SSRs), and additional reports as needed
Review and approve small business plans and report from Lower-Tier Subcontractors
Participate in outreach efforts by attending small business conferences, panel discussion, and cultivate good working relationships with local groups that support small businesses
Interact with small business subcontractors by way of calls and emails, documenting all correspondence
Recommends process and systems changes for efficient application of regulatory compliance
Train, coach, and mentor Buyers, Commodity Managers, Procurement Administrators and Subcontract Administrators on the Small Business Subcontracting Program
Interact with all levels of staff, management, and government personnel
Assist with the preparation, validation, and submission of Small Business Subcontracting Reports
Interact with internal and external customers on Small Business matters, regulations and outreach events
Possess good communication and presentation skills and knowledge
U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.YOU MUST HAVE
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and at least 4 years of job-related experience or equivalent.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills; working knowledge of word-processing, database, spreadsheet programs and integrated software applications are required
Position will require travel.
WE VALUE
Experience with Supplier Diversity and Small Business Programs
Experience with DCMA small Business Program Audits
Knowledge of the FAR/DFARS, specifically Small Business Regulations
Proficiency with Excel and reporting
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
