Procurement Counselor

Procurement Counselor, Golden State Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), as a part of the Kern County Builders Exchange (KCBEX) – Bakersfield, CA

Title: Procurement Counselor
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Position Type: Full Time, Non?exempt
Application Deadline: Until position is filled
Pay Range: $40K ? $48K DOE plus Benefits
The Golden State PTAC seeks an experienced contracting professional to assume the role of Procurement Counselor to provide counseling, training, and procurement technical assistance to businesses in Central and Southern California that want to market and sell their products and/or services to Federal, State and Local Government Agencies.

Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance and guidance to small businesses through individualized counseling and ongoing communication about opportunities and procurement strategy.
• Actively coordinate and participate in outreach events.
• Lead classes and workshops on specific topics related to government procurement.
• Conduct critical analysis of individual businesses and provide strategies and resources to business owners or key staff.
• Provide guidance to clients on federal, state, and local contract registration systems and certifications.
• Provide guidance to clients on entering teaming arrangements with prime contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other small businesses.
• Review solicitations and client proposals to assist in the preparation of responsive and responsible offers to the government.
• Research and keep up to date on relevant contracting opportunities, process or regulatory changes, procurement systems, and multiple award schedules as required.
• Keep detailed and accurate records of counseling activities and client progress in support of your goals.
• Conduct professional activities in accordance with the highest standards of ethics and integrity and avoid any real or perceived conflicts of interest.
• Counseling goal metrics include but are not limited to: Number of new clients counseled, Number of counseling hours and Number of participated events/ trainings.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Plan, organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks to perform job functions in an efficient manner.
• Compose written materials of moderate to complex difficulty on procurement related issues.
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of procurement practices and standards of various government procurement offices throughout the region and state.
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of key players in various government procurement offices throughout the region and state.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of assignment.
• Collaborate with other business counselors and key staff to address client needs and provide effective service.
• Exercise good judgment in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information and adhere to high standards of confidentiality and honesty.
• Demonstrate excellent customer relations skills including patience, politeness, and persistence.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications and Requirements:

• BA/BS in Business Administration, Contract Management, a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of procurement principles and processes.
• Ability to conduct online research, manage a database, and learn new software applications.
• Proficiency in the use of software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management software a plus.
• Read, comprehend and interpret written materials of moderate to complex difficulty.
• Must be willing to travel for events or to client locations as needed.
• Must be comfortable speaking to large and small groups of people.
• Must be willing to reach out to PTAC sponsors, partners and civic groups to build awareness and support of PTAC Mission.
• Experience providing assistance to small businesses preferred.
• Experience working within a business that sells to the government would be beneficial.
• Experience as a contracting officer for a federal, state, or local government agency would be beneficial.

To be considered for the position, applicants must provide a cover letter and resume, and must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident to comply with ITAR; and have a valid driver's license. Applicants must also be able to pass drug and criminal background screenings. Relocation assistance is not available, so applicants must be able to reliably commute or relocate to Bakersfield at their own expense.

Golden State PTAC and this position are funded in part through a cooperative agreement from the Department of Defense (DoD). Golden State PTAC/ KCBEX is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

• Bakersfield, CA 93309 (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
• Government Agency Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No