Small Business Liaison Officer

Responsibilities

• Develop, administer, and monitor Small Business Subcontracting Plans in accordance with FAR Part 19 and contract requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations related to small business utilization, including SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, and SDVOSB categories.
• Establish and track small business participation goals across federal projects.
• Prepare and submit required subcontracting reports (e.g., ISR and SSR in SAM.gov).
• Maintain multiple entity registrations in SAM.gov.
• Prepare and submit Service Contract Reports (SCR) in SAM.gov.
• Maintain documentation to demonstrate compliance with small business subcontracting requirements.
• Support audits and reviews by contracting officers or SBA representatives.
• Conduct regular internal audits of subcontracting performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Identify, engage and onboard qualified small business subcontractors and suppliers.
• Build and maintain relationships with small business partners, trade associations, and government agencies.
• Represent Ameresco at small business outreach events, industry conferences, and matchmaking sessions.
• Collaborate with Contracts, Pre-Construction, Project Management, and Business Development teams to integrate small business strategies into proposals and project execution.
• Support proposal teams by developing small business participation strategies and commitments.
• Educate internal stakeholders on small business requirements and best practices.
• Analyze subcontracting data to identify trends and recommend strategies to improve utilization.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen Ameresco’s supplier diversity and compliance posture.
• Travel as required.
• Perform others duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Contracts, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in federal contracting, subcontract management, or supplier diversity programs.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing Small Business Subcontracting Plans and reporting (ISR/SSR) with a strong knowledge of FAR, SBA regulations, and federal subcontracting requirements.

Qualifications

• Prior SBLO designation or experience in a similar role preferred.
• Experience in energy services, construction, or federal facilities contracting preferred.
• Familiarity with DOE, DoD, GSA, or other federal agencies preferred.
• Experience supporting proposal development and capture efforts preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across complex, multi-project environments.