Job Summary:
The Northwest Commission, an eight-county regional economic development agency, is seeking a full-time Government Contracting Specialist to educate and counsel businesses in NW PA on how to do business with the government; federal, state and local.

Responsibilities (The essential functions of the job include but are not limited to the following):
- Seek out new APEX Accelerator clients and follow up with current clients to provide assistance with their government contracting efforts. Document all exchanges between client and specialist in the specific database

-Meet face to face, virtually or via phone with clients to assist in the development of a Plan of Action & Milestones (POAM) with efforts to become a qualified government contractor and/or subcontractor. Provide the appropriate technical assistance, information and resources necessary to be successful

-Assist Program Manager with federal and state funding reporting requirements on a quarterly and annual basis

-Assist Program Manager with marketing efforts, newsletters and social media accounts; workshops, event planning, development of marketing materials and event registrations; development of training materials and presentations for public workshops

-Participate in related advisory boards, task forces, activities, events and partnerships on behalf of the Northwest Commission or representative of the Government Procurement Program

-Adhere to all current Solicitation for Cooperative Agreement Application’s (SCAA) terms and conditions, which includes meeting annual performance goals in order to be compliant

-Attend trainings/seminars to support professional development.

Requirements:
- Post-secondary education required, associate degree or bachelor's degree preferred

-Excellent communication, computer, networking, and interpersonal skills; adept at conducting research; and maintain a high-level of attention to detail and maintain confidentiality

-Possess valid drivers' license and be capable to operate a vehicle

Compensation and Benefits:

- Hourly rate commensurate with experience

- Competitive fringe benefit package

- 35-hour workweek (Non-exempt)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Northwest Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.

Application Instructions:

Submit cover letter, resume, references and wage requirements online through really (really.com) or send to HR Department, 395 Seneca Street, Oil City, PA 16301 or vondac@northwestpa.org. Application deadline is Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.49 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Do you have government contracting / procurement experience? If so, how many years?
• What is the highest level of education you have completed?
• What is your expected hourly rate requirement?
• Frequent travel within the 8-county region and occasional overnight travel is required. Are you able to meet this requirement?

Ability to Relocate:

• Oil City, PA 16301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person