Director, Small Business Administration Affairs - Federal Group REMOTE

Title: Director of Tribal Business Development , Federal Group Location: Remote Reporting To: CEO Type: Full-Time, Exempt Primary Accountabilities: We're hiring a Director of Small Business Administration Affairs for our Federal Group to help guide and sustain our growth within federal small business programs. This full-time, remote role will support business development efforts by ensuring our organization remains strategically aligned and fully compliant with SBA program requirements across 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and related certifications. This position plays a critical role in supporting opportunity development, internal eligibility management, and long-term positioning for sole-source and set-aside success across our federal portfolio. Must have experience with Alaskan or Tribal Entities in developing economic growth with federal contracts with SBA, HUBZONE and 8(a). Major Responsibilities: • Advise BD and leadership teams on opportunity alignment with SBA program rules, including 8(a) eligibility, size standards, and affiliation risks. • Oversee internal tracking, documentation, and compliance workflows for SBA programs across active certifications. • Prepare and manage submissions for 8(a) program maintenance, annual reviews, eligibility updates, and other regulatory filings. • Maintain current knowledge of SBA regulations and federal acquisition changes impacting small business strategy. • Interface with SBA District Offices and legal advisors to ensure clean communication and timely documentation across all required touchpoints. • Serve as a trusted internal resource for assessing eligibility implications of partnerships, staffing plans, and business development initiatives. • Collaborate with Contracts & Compliance (Shared Services) to ensure enterprise-wide consistency in how SBA programs are administered. • Lead internal education efforts for BD and proposal teams around SBA-compliant approaches to teaming, subcontracting, and proposal structure. Required Qualifications: •10+ years of experience working directly with SBA small business programs, including 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and/or WOSB. •Deep understanding of SBA SOPs, small business size standards, and federal acquisition regulations (especially FAR Part 19). •Proven ability to advise growth teams and executive stakeholders on program alignment and compliance strategy. •Experience managing 8(a) documentation, annual reviews, and eligibility maintenance in complex organizations. •Strong writing, research, and policy interpretation skills. •Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or compliance/legal background preferred. Preferred Experience: •Experience supporting tribally owned or Native-owned small business entities. •Familiarity with SBA systems (Certify.SBA.gov, DSBS, SAM.gov). •Prior engagement with SBA District Offices, regulatory reviews, or government audits. Work Environment & Compensation: •100% Remote •Full-Time with competitive salary and benefits •Reports to the SVP of Business Development, with coordination across Shared Services and Contracts/Compliance Additional Duties: Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by the supervisor. Indian Preference Exercised: Prairie Band, LLC is subject to Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. In accordance with Title 22, this position is designated as a TIER 2 position. Preference will be given to individuals to the extent required pursuant to Section 22-2-4(B). PIdbd31e7fe5- Apply tot his job