Government Certifications & Compliance Advisor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Provide guidance and assistance to clients throughout the application, maintenance, and renewal processes for small business certifications, such as 8(a), SDVOSB, and HUBZone.

• Deliver practical support for structuring and overseeing Joint Ventures (JVs), ensuring compliance with SBA agreements and documentation.

• Assist with applications for the Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) and ensure ongoing compliance with program requirements.

• Advise clients on certification strategies, eligibility criteria, and their positioning within the federal marketplace.

• Oversee the lifecycle of certifications, including conducting annual reviews, updates, and recertifications.

• Manage SAM profiles effectively.

• Facilitate adherence to SBA reporting requirements, audits, and compliance evaluations.

• Review documentation related to ownership, control, affiliation, and eligibility, providing expert advice.

• Keep abreast of SBA regulations, program updates, and policy modifications.

• Collaborate directly with clients in an advisory role, ensuring precision, accuracy, and timeliness in all initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in supporting SBA small business certifications, including 8(a), SDVOSB, and HUBZone.

• In-depth knowledge of SBA regulations, including eligibility criteria, affiliation rules, and program specifications.

• Hands-on experience with Joint Ventures and Mentor-Protégé Programs, focusing on structuring and compliance.

• Background in supporting SBA audits, reporting, and annual review processes.

• Experience within the government contracting sector (either as a prime or subcontractor).

• Proven ability to manage multiple clients and priorities concurrently.

🏝️ Benefits

• Up to 15 hours per week; hours will vary based on client requirements.

• 1099 contract; hourly rate is negotiable.