Government Certifications & Compliance Advisor

Role Overview

• Advise and support clients through the application, maintenance, and renewal of small business certifications, including 8(a), SDVOSB, and HUBZone.
• Provide hands-on support for structuring and managing Joint Ventures (JVs), including SBA-compliant agreements and documentation.
• Support Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) applications and ongoing program compliance.
• Guide clients on certification strategy, eligibility, and positioning within the federal marketplace.
• Manage certification lifecycles, including annual reviews, updates, and recertifications.
• Manage SAM profiles.
• Support SBA reporting requirements, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Review and advise on documentation related to ownership, control, affiliation, and eligibility.
• Stay current on SBA regulations, program updates, and policy changes.
• Work directly with clients in an advisory capacity, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and timeliness across all efforts.

Requirements

• Proven experience supporting SBA small business certifications, including 8(a), SDVOSB, and HUBZone.
• Strong working knowledge of SBA regulations, including eligibility, affiliation rules, and program requirements.
• Direct experience with Joint Ventures and Mentor-Protégé Programs, including structuring and compliance.
• Experience supporting SBA audits, reporting, and annual review processes.
• Background in government contracting (prime or subcontractor environment).
• Ability to manage multiple clients and priorities simultaneously.

Benefits

• Up to 15 hours per week; hours will fluctuate based on client needs.
• 1099, Hourly rate is open.