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, regulations, policies and procedures
Interpersonal skills and counseling abilities
Translate government contracting requirements
** The University of Arkansas System 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 seeking government contracting opportunities, requiring a strong background in government procurement and excellent interpersonal skills. **

Job Summary

  • The Arkansas APEX Accelerator seeks an experienced professional to provide technical assistance, counseling, and training to businesses pursuing government contracting opportunities.
  • The Procurement Counselor will oversee the Arkansas APEX Accelerator satellite office operations in Jonesboro, Arkansas, located at the Delta Center for Economic Development at Arkansas State University.
  • Required to obtain 40 hours of training per year on Federal contracting laws, regulations, systems, and procedures, with a minimum of 20 hours from a Federal source.

Matching Summary

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** The University of Arkansas System 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 seeking government contracting opportunities, requiring a strong background in government procurement and excellent interpersonal skills. **

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Government contracting laws, regulations, policies and procedures
  • Interpersonal skills and counseling abilities
  • Translate government contracting requirements
  • Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
  • System for Award Management (SAM)
  • Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS)

Nice-to-have

  • Stakeholder relations with host institution
  • Develop and maintain relationships with organizations
  • Work within university, federal, and state policies

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business, government contracting, or related field with 3 years of relevant professional work experience OR a related Master's degree
  • Master's degree in business, government contracting, or related field and 3 years of relevant work experience OR Bachelor's degree and 5 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

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