Small Business Advocate

Date Posted:

2026-03-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-VA-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager Small Business Program Compliance this role assists in assuring the company meets full government compliance with FAR Part 19 – Small Business Programs and other small business laws and regulations. You will support DCMA Audit activities. You will monitor adherence to subcontracting plan goals during contract execution, manage the subcontracting plan and individual subcontracting reporting (ISR) flow-down process. You will provide assistance in locating potential small business concerns and act as the focal point for all potential source referrals, distribute referral information to applicable buying groups and follows-up for disposition. In addition, this position supports the review of small business performance data to determine gaps and corrective action plans. Maintain the outreach schedule. Using your exceptional creative and critical thinking skills, you will be streamlining, designing and implementing continuous improvement ideas.

This position requires a good understanding of the FAR & DFARS as it relates to the small business program and subcontracting. Analytical skills and capabilities with Microsoft Excel for compilation of semi-annual and other small business reports
Familiarity and experience in the use of the eSRS system. Familiarity and experience with development and rules on subcontracting plans. Ability to review and advise Proposal teams on SB Participation Plans. Understanding of company services and general knowledge of company capabilities and major programs. Knowledge of the practices and procedures of business development and marketing. Computer skills and working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint related software applications. Ability to work in databases and apply search processes in finding information on small businesses. Must be able to continually interface effectively with people on the phone or through video platforms, at trade shows, in meetings and other places, as well as internally. Must possess communication skills, both verbal and written. Willingness and ability to travel out-of-town and locally, to support small business events.
 

What You Will Do:

• Provide assistance with Subcontracting plan administration, analysis and reviews of subcontracting goals for the utilization of small businesses in accordance with contract requirements
• Monitor subcontracting performance to achieve overall subcontracting plan goals
• Intermittently provide assistance with proposal development, including writing, editing, and reviewing small business participation plans
• Conduct searches for viable SB teaming partners based on parameters provided by customers, and provides data and analysis reports through the use of various databases, professional contacts, government small business specialists, and other sources of information
• Recommend SBs that have a strong fit with company requirements for introduction to appropriate managers
• Participate in, and travel to trade shows, conferences, and meetings with government SB offices, and collect information on capable SBs
• Respond to small business inquiries and communicate with them as needed
• Assist with maintenance and updates of the SB database, SB Intranet site and SB webpage
• Maintain current knowledge of company services and general knowledge of company capabilities and major programs
• Assist in providing basic training on reporting, subcontracting plans, participation plans, SB resources, tools and processes
• Participate in Working Groups as needed
• Perform general administrative duties as needed, including expense claims, travel arrangements, P-Card use and processing, and others
• Maintain the department outreach calendar, schedule and the level of support required for each event.
• Participate in special projects as required and perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.
• Travel out-of-town and locally, t