About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others.  As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems.  We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

The Small Business Liaison Associate will assist with administration of the small business subcontracting program for Oshkosh Defense. This role will report activities, maintain records, develop proposal writing, and attend trade shows to help promote the organization.

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Assist purchasing management team to ensure all government small business assistance programs, Public Laws, and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) are followed.
• Maintain awareness of changes in small business government regulations and provide recommendations.
• Work with a cross functional team to develop proposals and subcontract plans for government solicitations.
• Assist in the tracking and reporting of subcontract dollars on all contracts in the government reporting system biannually.
• Ensure all documentation and certifications are on file, maintained, are current, and communicated appropriately per company procedures.
• Assist with coordinating and participating in DCMA/SBA audits.
• Coordinate and participate in conferences and trade shows to give visibility to our customer and to perform outreach activities.
• Assist with the maintenance of the GPSC small business procedures and work instructions including program training to key stakeholders within the company.
• Assist with the monthly compilation, analysis, and submission of data per company and government regulations.
• Strong data management and data integrity experience preferred, utilizing software including Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail and effective communication skills required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• One to three (1-3) or more years of experience in purchasing, contracts, compliance, or in a related area.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with FAR, DFAR, SBA laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                 

• Experience with contracting and subcontracting with a Defense organization.
• Certified in Federal Procurement
• Knowledge and understanding of Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR).
• Purchasing experience within the manufacturing industry.
• Supplier diversity experience with a government contractor.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow through and attention to detail.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements are constantly changing.

Pay Range:

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.