University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Valid arkansas driver's license required
Knowledge of federal acquisition regulation far
Experience with sam and fpds databases
The Procurement Counselor will provide specialized assistance to businesses to identify potential contractual opportunities with federal, state, and local governments
Job Summary
The Procurement Counselor will provide specialized assistance to businesses to identify potential contractual opportunities with federal, state, and local governments.
The role requires overseeing the APEX Accelerator satellite office operations in Jonesboro, Arkansas, while maintaining stakeholder relations with Arkansas State University.
Employees must complete 40 hours of annual training on federal contracting laws, with at least 20 hours sourced from a federal provider.
Matching Summary
The Procurement Counselor will provide specialized assistance to businesses to identify potential contractual opportunities with federal, state, and local governments.
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits eligible
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Valid Arkansas driver's license required
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR
Experience with SAM and FPDS databases
Ability to translate contracting requirements
Willingness to travel regionally statewide
Nice-to-have
Previous APEX Accelerator counselor experience
Strong interpersonal and counseling skills
Ability to foster client trust through empathy
Experience in economic development relationships
Strategic planning and marketing knowledge
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in business or related field
Three years of relevant professional work experience
Valid Arkansas driver's license
Proof of legal authority to work in US
Work Rights
Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States