GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS ADVISOR (Non-Class (Exempt))

The Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) seeks an experienced professional to be a Government Contracts Advisor with our Nevada APEX Accelerator team in the Las Vegas office.

The Nevada APEX Accelerator team helps businesses, especially small businesses, looking to compete on public sector procurement opportunities and that are seeking to diversify sources of revenue, create jobs, retain jobs, and help the Nevada economy by winning, being awarded, and executing under government-related contracts and/or subcontracts.

This position will be full-time, non-classified and exempt.

Please submit/upload a cover letter and resume with the application.

College degree from an accredited university in Business or a related field is preferred OR equivalent combination of education, training and procurement related experience; minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a government, prime contractor or subcontractor procurement/acquisition environment and/or selling environment (e.g., reviewing solicitations, submitting proposals, etc.) to such entities.

This customer service-oriented team member will educate Nevada businesses about lucrative contract opportunities with federal, state, and local government entities, and their prime contractors. You will adhere to professional protocol, policy and guidance in a highly audited government environment both internally and externally; maintain working knowledge of federal, state and local procurement/contracting laws, regulations, rules, and processes; counsel and assist clients with appropriate electronic system registrations (e.g., SAM, etc.), certifications, marketing suggestions for government contracting and/or subcontracting, solicitation analysis, proposal reviews, contract and/or subcontract issues; develop long-term professional relationships with federal, state and local government contracting personnel, especially for guest speaker requests for a variety of Nevada APEX Accelerator functions; identify government-related contracting and/or subcontracting opportunities for for-profit businesses that become formal Nevada APEX Accelerator clients, especially small businesses looking to compete for and win contracts and/or subcontracts, in order to create jobs, retain jobs, and diversify the Nevada economy; promptly record details, with actions taken, of client meetings as well as client inquiries, comments and recommendations for improvement; travel to client sites and events with pre-authorization; plan, organize and present government procurement-related classes via a variety of modes to include in person or virtually; and participate in public relations and networking activities.

The ideal candidate is required to have knowledge of, and experience with, procurement processes and principles whether from direct government, prime contractor or subcontractor procurement experience, and/or from direct experience submitting proposals to the government, a prime contractor or a subcontractor; knowledge of GSA schedules, SAM registration and small business certifications is preferred; proficiency in the use of software applications (Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Outlook and Internet); must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, quality work products, proactive follow-through, and ability to prioritize work assignments and manage expectations; and have a valid Nevada Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.