Federal Visibility for Small Business Government Contractors

Invisible companies don’t win government contracts. I help 8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, and other small GovCon firms get seen by federal buyers and teaming partners — and turn visibility into opportunities.

• See How to Get Seen

You’ve done the hard work—earned certifications, registered on SAM.gov, and delivered on past contracts. Yet, without aligned messaging across LinkedIn, your website, and DSBS, federal buyers will never find or remember you. I help you fix that, with clarity, keywords, and consistent visibility.

Successful government contractors know how to:

Crack the Federal Visibility Code to generate leads
Connect with key decision-makers
Share expertise and get recognized as Subject Matter Experts
Amplify their voice in LinkedIn's GovCon community
Start conversations with federal buyers and teammates
Network with other contractors to find new opportunities
Use clear, consistent messaging to communicate capabilities and core offers

About Cecilia McDonnell

LinkedIn Federal Visibility Expert | Co-founder GovCon in a Box

Invisible companies don’t win government contracts. I help 8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, and other growing small business government contractors improve their federal visibility and get seen by federal buyers and teaming partners — starting with LinkedIn.

As a co-founder of GovCon in a Box and co-creator of the Federal Visibility Score system, I work with experienced small business owners who are great at what they do — but struggle to get noticed in a crowded federal market. My specialty is aligning LinkedIn and SBA / DSBS profiles, SAM.gov registrations,websites and capability statements so your marketing assets work together to attract the right opportunities.

My background spans corporate, nonprofit, and small business leadership — including raising over $400M for charitable programs, managing $30M in corporate grants, producing an award-winning documentary, and delivering results in finance, marketing, and communications. I bring the same execution-driven approach to your federal visibility that has fueled my own career success.

If you’re ready to stop being invisible, start with the Top 10 federal visibility questions — and learn exactly how to position yourself so federal buyers and teaming partners can find you.

Testimonials

What Small Business Owners Say:

"Cecilia McDonnell’s "How to Talk to Strangers: A Masterclass for Government Contractors" was a game changer for me. A dynamic speaker, Cecilia always blends light humor with pragmatic strategies that are easy to implement. Great trainer!"

-Tonya M. Davis, MBA | 5D Healthcare Management

"Cecilia has a clear grasp of how to position yourself on LinkedIn to attract the right attention—especially from federal buyers and potential partners. She doesn’t just share ideas—she shares what actually works."

-Earline Lagueruela | GSA Certification expert

"I had the pleasure of working with  Cecilia to sharpen my LinkedIn presence, and the impact was immediate. She delivered clear, actionable steps I could implement right away."

- Thomas Brenneur | DEVTom Inc

"Cecilia is very talented at both designing innovative strategies and implementing complex action plans. A marketing pro, she is focussed, no non-sense and driven in her pursuit of results."

-Guy Djanji | Executive Search Consultant (ret.)

"If you’re serious about levelling up on LinkedIn, Cecilia McDonnell is the one. No fluff—just real strategy, real results. She gave me a clear game plan that actually works."

- Amanpreet Singh | Access America Association

"Visibility can make or break an opportunity. I appreciate how you make content creation feel doable, not daunting. Straightforward and actionable."

- John Weidner | Sellers & Associates, LLC

"Cecilia helped us showcase our expertise and grow our visibility. She's a fantastic strategic alliance!"