Apex Accelerator: Procurement Counselor

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

Jonesboro, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience
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Government contracting laws and regulations
Interpersonal skills and counseling abilities
Federal contracting training
** The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking a Procurement Counselor for the Arkansas APEX Accelerator to provide technical assistance and training to businesses interested in government contracting. This full-time position requires oversight of a satellite office and involves significant client interaction and relationship management. **

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 to clients through individual counseling and workshops.
  • The position requires knowledge of government procurement processes, regulations, and databases, as well as strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking a Procurement Counselor for the Arkansas APEX Accelerator to provide technical assistance and training to businesses interested in government contracting. This full-time position requires oversight of a satellite office and involves significant client interaction and relationship management. **

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Government contracting laws and regulations
  • Interpersonal skills and counseling abilities
  • Federal contracting training
  • APEX Accelerator program mission
  • Develop and deliver quality presentations

Nice-to-have

  • Foster client trust
  • Work without close supervision
  • Relate and respond to needs

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 small business program experience
  • Previous government contracting experience
  • Valid Arkansas driver’s license

Work Rights

Not specified

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