Apex Accelerator: Procurement Counselor

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
On-site
Government contracting laws and regulations
Interpersonal skills and counseling abilities
Federal, state, and local government contracting
The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking a Procurement Counselor for its Arkansas APEX Accelerator program in Jonesboro, Arkansas. This role involves providing technical assistance and training to businesses pursuing government contracting opportunities, while overseeing the operations of the APEX Accelerator satellite office

Job Summary

  • Provide technical assistance, counseling, and training to businesses pursuing government contracting opportunities.
  • Oversee the Arkansas APEX Accelerator satellite office operations in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
  • Remain current in knowledge of Federal, State and local government contracting laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking a Procurement Counselor for its Arkansas APEX Accelerator program in Jonesboro, Arkansas. This role involves providing technical assistance and training to businesses pursuing government contracting opportunities, while overseeing the operations of the APEX Accelerator satellite office.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Government contracting laws and regulations
  • Interpersonal skills and counseling abilities
  • Federal, State, and local government contracting
  • Arkansas APEX Accelerator satellite office operations
  • Regional and statewide travel

Nice-to-have

  • Translating government contracting requirements
  • Fostering client trust through empathy
  • Stakeholder relations with host institution

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business, government contracting, or related field with three years of relevant professional work experience OR a related Master's degree
  • Master's degree in business, government contracting, or related field and three years of relevant work experience OR Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant work experience
  • Previous APEX Accelerator or other small business program experience
  • Previous government contracting experience
  • Experience as a contracting officer for a federal government agency
  • Experience in establishing economic development, community, and business relationships
  • Valid Arkansas driver’s license

Work Rights

Not specified

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