Small Business Subcontracts Manager (Small Business Subcontracting)

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking an experienced Small Business Subcontracting Manager to lead and manage our small business subcontracting program execution in Arlington, Virginia.

In this role within Strategic Sourcing & Partnerships, you will develop and execute strategies that ensure compliance with federal regulations, strengthen supplier relationships, drive achievement of small business goals, and advance supplier development programs (Mentor-Protégé, SBIR/STTR, HBCU/MSI engagement).

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Position Responsibilities:

Program Management & Compliance

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Small Business Liaison Officers (SBLOs) and support staff to execute outreach, matchmaking and advocacy programs.

• Coordinate pre-solicitation outreach, industry days, supplier briefings, and virtual/in-person events to increase small business visibility.

• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to meet small business subcontracting goals, ensure compliance and identify subcontracting and prime opportunities for small business engagement

• Direct development, implementation, and tracking of Small Business Subcontracting Plans ensuring alignment with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR 52.219-8 and FAR 52.219-9) and corporate objectives.

• Provide supervisorial oversight for ISR (Individual Subcontracting Report) administration—ensure accuracy and timely submission.

• Lead program forecasting activities, strategic planning, cross-functional coordination, and high-level communication of small business opportunities and achievements.

• Serve as escalation point for program small business inquiries, coordinate with for Small Business Liaison Officer (SBLOS) and impacted stakeholders for resolution.

• Administer management oversight of internal and external audit compliance reviews (e.g., The Defense Contract Management Agency and Small Business Administration self-governance), addressing issues proactively and driving corrective actions.

• Collaboration with external and internal stakeholders The Defense Contract Management Agency and Small Business Administration (DCMA and SBA), Supplier Management, Program Management, Contracts) to review, analysis reconciliation of audit related actions.

Supplier Engagement & Development

• Define and optimize the Supplier Lifecycle strategy (discovery, onboarding, integration into sourcing ecosystem).

• Lead development of overall Supplier Showcase Strategy; promote success stories, program awards, and recognitions internally and externally.

• Lead internal and external engagement activities (Roadshows, Pathfinder events, strategic engagements, councils) to strengthen relationships and identify opportunities.

• Represent Boeing as a managerial company delegate at supplier outreach conferences and strategic industry events.

• Provide strategic direction for initiatives such as Mentor-Protégé, Small Business Innovation Research and the Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR), and Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions (HBCU/MSI) partnerships.

Training

• Oversee strategic design, development, and deployment of training for Small Business Liaison Officer (SBLOs) Supply Chain/Procurement Analysts, and related personnel.

Leadership & Communication

• Build and nurture strategic relationships across Government Operations and United States Government (GOVOPS, USG) Partnerships, and internal initiatives to position Boeing as a small business engagement leader.

• Manage program and customer deliverables Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) and the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs, and Award Fees) for seamless performance integration.

• Provide oversight of reporting and metrics for small business program performance; use data to inform strategy and continuous improvement.

• Embed a culture of self-governance in the small business subcontracting program while maintaining robust oversight.

• Engage with federal, legislative, and regulatory bodies as required to advocate for Boeing’s interests and influence small business policy.

• Partner with industry affiliate groups Women's Business Enterprise National Council, National Minority Supplier Development Council, and the National Veteran Small Business Coalition (WBENC, NMSDC, NVSBC) to advance small business advocacy to strengthen the Defense Industrial Base

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment:

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

This position is hybrid. The selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership”

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Public Administration, or related field.

• 5+ years of progressive experience in small business advocacy, subcontracting, supplier diversity, or procurement; with at least 3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.

• 5+ years of experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) experience developing and managing Small Business Subcontracting Plans and administering Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR) reporting.

• Experience using excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills; able to brief and influence senior leadership and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or complex manufacturing supply chains.

• Experience with Mentor-Protégé programs, Small Business Innovation Research and the Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) engagements, and academic institution partnerships.

• Advanced degree or professional certification (Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or supplier diversity credentials).

• Experience interacting with federal/regulatory stakeholders and participation in compliance reviews.

• Experience and strong knowledge of small business programs (8(a), (Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and related federal regulations Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (FAR/DFARS); experience working with The Defense Contract Management Agency and Small Business Administration (DCMA/SBA) preferred.

Typical Education/Experience:

Typically 10 or more years’ related work experience or relevant military experience. Advanced degree (e.g. Bachelor, Master, etc.) preferred, but not required.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 25% of the time.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $122,400 - $151,200

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 02, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required.

“U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Contingent Upon Program Reward

The position is contingent upon program award

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.