Procurement Specialist

Job Summary: The APEX Accelerator Procurement Specialist is located in Billings, MT and serves as a resource for Native/tribally owned businesses to obtain procurement technical assistance throughout the state. The three goals of the APEX Accelerator program are to recruit new, eligible clients to program; provide direct technical assistance to existing clients and participate and/or conduct training/group sessions all of which must be in the area of government (federal, state, local and tribal) contracting. The incumbent shall work with minimum supervision, and will be responsible and accountable for the achievement of goals and meeting program requirements. Performance herein shall be in accordance with the Department of Defense OSBP Cooperative Agreement award based on the PTAP General Terms and Conditions in effect for each Fiscal Year and as amended and/or extended under the terms of any options to renew. Essential Duties and Responsibilities and Expectations: Counseling Services. You must provide clients with; counseling and information regarding marketing of their products and services to DoD, other Federal agencies, and State and local governments; one-on-one counseling; understanding of Federal, State and local government requirements applicable to contracting for services, manufacturing, construction or other markets. The services offered include, but are not limited to: Identifying marketing opportunities for clients consistent with the client’s products and services. Advising and assisting clients in the preparation and proper submission of applications, certifications, registrations, etc. to prepare them for doing business with Federal, State and local government entities. Advising and assisting clients with the preparation and submission of bids and proposals. Advising and assisting clients concerning post-award functions. You must advise and assist clients in pursuing and securing subcontracting opportunities from Federal, State, local and tribal government prime contractors and subcontractors at any tier. At a minimum, the APEX Accelerator must make available, advice and assistance on the following topics businesses: Federal, State, local and tribal government contracting laws, policies and procedures. Emphasis must be placed on requirements and procedures used by DoD and other Federal agencies, including registration in systems such as the System for Award Management. The DoD Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) and similar Government programs. Accounting system requirements and contract payments; Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) Subcontracting; OSBP Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) Small Business (SB) Innovative Research (SBIR) / SB Technology Transfer (STTR) DoD Cyber Security clause compliance Obtaining federal contract data from databases such as FPDS-NG or USASpending Finding federal procurement opportunities using tools such as FedBizOpps Business size and type (socioeconomic) certifications Monitors the success of each client on a regular basis and ensures clients submit required surveys and reports of contracts/subcontracts they have received within a timely basis. Update client information on a regular basis. Assists clients in obtaining information on required specifications, plans, drawings, MIL Specs, etc. Outreach Efforts: Information disseminated must include: types of assistance offered to clients; requirements to become a client; and information about events, including workshops, seminars or other training planned to participate in or offer. Some outreach efforts to include: Participation as exhibitor, speaker and networking events of appropriate procurement conferences and/or training for small businesses. Maintain a Facebook, Linked In, Twitter, other social media pages to advertise events, partners, success stories, etc. focused on procurement topics/articles/training, etc. Radio, newspaper, online subscriptions with a focus on advertising for the program and services. Establish/maint…

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