Apex Accelerator: Procurement Counselor

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA
Commensurate with education + experience
Government contracting laws and regulations
Interpersonal skills and counseling abilities
Develop and maintain stakeholder relations
The Arkansas APEX Accelerator seeks an experienced professional to provide technical assistance, counseling, and training to businesses pursuing government contracting opportunities

Job Summary

  • The Arkansas APEX Accelerator seeks an experienced professional to provide technical assistance, counseling, and training to businesses pursuing government contracting opportunities.
  • Responsibilities include overseeing satellite office operations, maintaining stakeholder relations, and providing training and technical assistance through individual counseling, workshops, and seminars.
  • The role requires remaining current in knowledge of Federal, State and local government contracting laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and obtaining annual training.

Matching Summary

The Arkansas APEX Accelerator seeks an experienced professional to provide technical assistance, counseling, and training to businesses pursuing government contracting opportunities.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Government contracting laws and regulations
  • Interpersonal skills and counseling abilities
  • Develop and maintain stakeholder relations
  • Provide training and technical assistance
  • Research government contracting databases

Nice-to-have

  • Translate government contracting into plain language
  • Foster client trust through empathy
  • Adapt to new technology and online programs

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business, government contracting, or related field with 3 years of experience OR Master's degree
  • Valid Arkansas driver's license
  • Willing to travel regionally and statewide

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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