Government Contracting Specialist

Job Summary:

The Government Contracting Specialist has various responsibilities within our organization. There is a day-to-day component (working with customers) as well as an ongoing component (working with our government-appointed contracting officer). This role is part Sales, part Customer Service, part Project Manager. This is a great position in which someone will learn the business from the ground up as it involves learning multiple aspects of our industry.

Responsibilities:

• In-depth Pricing Analysis.
• Expanding and maintaining Government contracts.
• Point of contact for FSS, ECAT, MSPV, DAPA, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), Consignment Agreements, and other government and direct contracts.
• Ensuring compliance with all government regulations and updating information where necessary.
• Ensure all government pricing data is properly archived and maintained in order to comply with all Federal guidelines and audit requirements.
• Review and select Government sales opportunities and/or solicitations based off capability, competition, history, and expertise.
• Analyze requests for information (RFIs), requests for proposal (RFPs), and requests for quotation (RFQs)
• Monitor upcoming government requirements in systems, such as SAM.gov, DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), and other governmental systems.
• Assist Government accounts with inquiries related to orders, shipments, pricing, and product availability.
• Collaborate with logistics and other departments to ensure smooth delivery.
• Monitor shipment status and provide timely updates to customers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues in coordination with the team.
• Identify areas for improvement in processes and customer satisfaction.
• Analyze and determine cross-selling and up-selling opportunities to enhance customer value and increase revenue.
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Participate in training sessions provided by experienced colleagues.

Qualifications:

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and organized.
• Capable of working independently and managing multiple projects.
• Self-motivated, positive attitude, and enthusiastic approach to work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player with a focus on team success and support for colleagues.
• Proficiency in Outlook and Excel.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field required.