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Small Business Liaison Officer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Virginia, Alexandria
5285 Shawnee Road (Show on map)
Nov 17, 2025
Overview Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking an experienced Small Business Liaison Officer (SBLO) to lead and expand our corporate Small Business Program in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.219-9, DFARS 252.219-7003, and related small business regulations. The successful candidate will serve as a key advisor to capture, proposal, and contracts teams, driving compliance, fostering meaningful small business partnerships, and advancing MTSI's commitment to small business utilization and diversity. Responsibilities: Develop and manage MTSI's Small Business Program, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, corporate goals, and customer-specific requirements. Draft and negotiate Small Business Participation Plans (SBPCs) and Individual Subcontracting Plans (ISPs) for proposal and contract efforts, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with corporate goals. Lead outreach and engagement with small business trade associations, procurement and business development organizations, conferences, and trade fairs to identify qualified small businesses. Collaborate across industry and government, maintaining strong relationships with peer SBLOs, APEX Accelerators, SBA representatives, and other government assistance organizations. Maintain accurate small business performance data and prepare, validate, and submit required federal reports, including: oIndividual Subcontracting Reports (ISR) - Semi-Annual oSummary Subcontracting Reports (SSR) - Annual Provide internal training and guidance to subcontract administrators, program managers, and business development staff on small business goals, regulations, and subcontracting requirements. Monitor subcontracting performance and assist programs in achieving or exceeding established small business utilization goals. Monitor and interpret regulatory changes impacting small business policy, particularly updates under the ongoing FAR and DFARS modernization initiatives and assess their implications for subcontracting, reporting, and compliance. Develop and recommend policy or procedural updates to ensure MTSI's continued compliance and competitiveness. Support continuous improvement of processes, templates, and reporting tools to streamline small business compliance and enhance audit readiness. Qualifications* Required: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Communications or related field (or equivalent experience). Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in federal contracting, subcontract administration, or small business compliance. Current or previous Small Business Liaison Officer (SBLO) designation within an approved Small Business Program. Demonstrated experience authoring compliant Small Business Participation Plans and ISPs for DoD or federal proposals. Strong knowledge of FAR Part 19, DFARS 219, and reporting requirements under the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS), including form SF-294. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to engage internal stakeholders and external partners effectively. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines . Preferred:* Experience supporting a CPSR-approved purchasing system. Prior experience working with DoD, DHS, or other large federal prime contracts. Active participation in NDIA, NVSBC, WBENC, APEX Accelerators, or similar industry organizations. Location:* Remote with occasional travel #LI-HP1 Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December) Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.