Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Legal business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

The Small Business Liaison Officer (SBLO) and Senior Compliance Specialist position encompasses the requirements to ensure that procurement activity is consistently within the guidelines set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DoD FAR applicable government/customer regulations, processes and procedures. This position serves as a subject matter expert on all Supply Chain Management (SCM) audit and compliance matters or concerns. Coordination with internal functional management, departments, staff and external customers (both Government and applicable Customers) is a normal occurrence. This position functions as a liaison with government agencies for matters involving SCM and Procurement for all audits, data collection, reporting and process change controls involved.  In performing this role, the Senior Compliance Specialist will:

Responsibilities

·       Perform SBLO duties to include:

o   Act as resource for small businesses seeking to do business with large business.

o   Coordinate the establishment of goals for the organization, and, if applicable, for subcontracting plans.

o   Monitor performance to goals (actuals) both internally and externally

o   Lead subcontracting plan efforts.

o   Issue internal and external Small Business program reports.

o   Interface with customer and government Small Business representatives.

o   Maximize business opportunities for small businesses.

o   Ensure contract, policy, and procedural compliance.

o   Instill awareness and understanding of their company’s Small Business program.

o   Support outreach events.

o   Develop source lists.

o   Network with industry suppliers and other Small Business professionals.

·       Review, record and debrief the results of Purchase Order audits to the responsible individuals for all procurement actions performed.

·       Ensure adherence with all applicable government, customer and company processes and procedures.

·       Ensure during debriefing of SCM purchase orders/subcontracts, all Recommendations, Corrective & Preventative Actions are appropriate, are implemented/corrected as planned and have the intended effectiveness.

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