Gwen Johnson is the Manager of Socioeconomic Business Programs and Small Business Liaison Officer (SBLO) for Parsons Corporation. As the SBLO, Ms. Johnson is responsible for promoting Parsons' commitment to maximize opportunities for small businesses supporting business development initiatives and existing client engagements.

Ms. Johnson has considerable knowledge of small business policy and concerns. Her experience as a SBLO includes development and management of several Small Business Programs. She has supported sales, strategic planning, and account implementation while also serving as a liaison with government and industry representatives on small business issues.

Work Experience

HP Enterprise Services (formerly EDS) 1998-2011
Small Business Program Manager (SBLO) and Small Business
Advocate for the Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) program.

BDM International, Inc. 1994-1998
Served as the corporation's small business liaison officer and provided guidance and direct support on contract operations issues, including the management of corporate business policies.

National Security Archive 1992
Following graduate school, served as a research assistant documenting key decisions and developments in U.S. strategic nuclear arms control policy during the 1960s.

GTE Government Systems 1983-1990
Contract and Senior Contract Administrator for government and commercial contracts, later became a key member for a $4 billion tactical communications program.