Job Title: HUBZone Workforce Development Manager
 
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Job Title: HUBZone Workforce Development Manager

Role Purpose
The HUBZone Workforce Development Manager will lead Snowbird’s HUBZone talent pipeline strategy, overseeing recruitment, vetting, training, and compliance for entry- to mid-level candidates. This role is responsible for building a sustainable workforce development program that prepares talent for careers in business development, communications, administration, operations, and entry-level contracting roles.
This leader ensures Snowbird remains fully compliant with SBA HUBZone regulations while expanding community impact through strategic partnerships with career centers, workforce boards, and colleges/universities in HUBZone areas.

Key Responsibilities
HUBZone Compliance & Governance

• Serve as Snowbird’s primary HUBZone compliance owner
• Maintain accurate documentation for:
  • Employee residency verification
  • Payroll & headcount tracking
  • SBA audit readiness
• Monitor SBA policy updates and ensure internal adherence
• Partner with HR and leadership on certification renewals
• Maintain HUBZone reporting dashboards

Talent Vetting & Program Leadership

• Design and manage Snowbird’s HUBZone development pipeline program
• Lead vetting of entry–mid level candidates for:
  • Business development
  • Communications
  • Administrative support
  • Operations
  • Entry-level contract roles
• Develop:
  • Candidate screening criteria
  • Interview frameworks
  • Readiness assessments
• Own onboarding and training pathway design

Training & Workforce Development

• Build structured learning tracks including:
  • Professional skills
  • Federal contracting fundamentals
  • Business operations
  • Client service excellence
• Partner with internal leaders to:
  • Deliver training
  • Provide mentorship
  • Create growth plans
• Track trainee progress and placement outcomes

Outreach & Community Partnerships

• Establish relationships with:
  • Workforce development boards
  • Career centers
  • Community colleges
  • Universities
  • HUBZone community organizations
• Represent Snowbird at:
  • Career fairs
  • Campus events
  • Community forums
• Create pipeline agreements (MOUs)

Internal Reporting & Management

• Produce monthly reports on:
  • Candidate pipeline
  • Placement rates
  • Program performance
  • Compliance status
• Present updates to:
  • Executive leadership
  • HR leadership
• Track ROI of workforce initiatives

Success Metrics

• HUBZone compliance maintained at 100%
• Qualified candidate pipeline built quarterly
• Successful placement rate of program participants
• Reduced time-to-hire
• Positive community partnerships

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years in:
  • Workforce development
  • Compliance
  • Talent programs
• Knowledge of:
  • SBA HUBZone program
  • Federal contracting environment
• Experience building:
  • Training programs
  • Community partnerships
• Strong:
  • Communication skills
  • Reporting capabilities
  • Stakeholder management

Preferred Qualifications

• HUBZone residency
• Experience in:
  • Government contracting
  • DEI workforce programs
  • College partnerships
• Program management certification
• Salary Band: $75,000 – $85,000