Small Business Liaison Specialist

Job Title: Small Business Liaison Specialist (Subcontracts Admin) Job Description The Small Business Liaison Specialist (Subcontracts Admin) supports small business engagement, supplier diversity, and contracting initiatives within a large professional services and technology environment. This role serves as a key connector between internal stakeholders, small business partners, and external organizations to identify opportunities, strengthen relationships, and ensure successful small business participation in government and commercial programs. The specialist coordinates closely with business development, procurement, contracts, and delivery teams to align small business strategies with organizational goals and compliance requirements. Responsibilities

- Serve as the primary liaison between the organization and small business partners, vendors, and prospective subcontractors.
- Identify and communicate opportunities for small businesses to participate in contracts, programs, and teaming arrangements.
- Support the development and maintenance of small business relationships through outreach, engagement, and consistent follow-up.
- Provide guidance and coordination related to ISR requirements, processes, reporting, and documentation.
- Collaborate with procurement, contracts, business development, and program teams to support and expand small business participation.
- Assist in identifying qualified small business partners based on capabilities, socioeconomic classifications, past performance, and specific contract requirements.
- Coordinate small business outreach events, industry engagements, capability briefings, and networking opportunities.
- Maintain accurate records of small business relationships, engagements, opportunities, and associated reporting requirements.
- Support responses to RFIs, RFPs, market research requests, and other government or commercial solicitations involving small business participation.
- Monitor relevant requirements, policies, and contract obligations related to small business and communicate changes to internal stakeholders.
- Prepare presentations, reports, briefings, and other materials for leadership and external stakeholders.
- Develop strong relationships across internal teams and within external small business communities to foster collaboration and long-term partnerships.

Essential Skills

- 35 years of professional experience in small business engagement, government contracting, procurement, business development, supplier diversity, program support, or a closely related field.
- Working knowledge of ISR processes, requirements, reporting, and documentation, including familiarity with the new ISR process.
- Experience working with small business concerns, subcontractors, vendors, or government contracting organizations.
- Understanding of the federal contracting environment and small business participation requirements.
- Ability to work effectively with small business stakeholders and communicate clearly with internal leadership.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for preparing reports, briefings, and presentations.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Strong organizational and relationship-management skills, with attention to detail in maintaining records and documentation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- 3 to 5 years of experience specifically as a Small Business Liaison Specialist or in a similar subcontract administration role.
- Experience supporting Federal, DoD, or civilian government contracting initiatives.
- Familiarity with small business socioeconomic categories and government small business programs.
- Experience with subcontracting plans, small business utilization, supplier diversity, or related reporting requirements.
- Experience supporting capture, proposal, or business development teams in developing compliant and competitive responses.
- Knowledge of government contracting resources such as SAM.gov, SBA programs, FPDS, and USASpending.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Supply Chain, Government Contracting, or a related discipline.
- Ability to build rapport quickly with small business partners and internal stakeholders, demonstrating a friendly and outgoing communication style.

Work Environment This role operates in a fully remote work environment, with the requirement to work Eastern Standard Time (EST) hours to ensure alignment with internal teams and external partners. The specialist joins a small, collaborative team of approximately four people in a professional services and technology-focused setting. The culture emphasizes an easy-going, supportive leadership style, open communication, and strong cross-functional collaboration across procurement, contracts, business development, and program delivery. Work is primarily performed using standard office technology, including Microsoft Office tools and online government contracting resources, within a virtual environment that values professionalism, reliability, and proactive relationship-building.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chantilly, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.86 - $48.07/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.