What are the responsibilities and job description for the Federal Procurement Regional Manager position at State of Utah?
Job Description
FEDERAL PROCUREMENT
REGIONAL MANAGER
The Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO) is seeking a Federal Procurement Regional Manager for the APEX Accelerator program. Government contracting professional providing assistance to Utah businesses as they pursue federal, state and local contract awards. APEX Accelerator is a program under the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO). This position will work two days/week in Utah County and provide one-on-one counseling, training, and a broad scope of government contracting assistance to clients in Utah, Wasatch and Juab counties. The incumbent in this position will also work one to two days/week in Salt Lake providing administrative support to the program.
Principal Duties
Utah’s APEX Accelerator helps Utah businesses find, bid, and win procurement opportunities with Department of Defense (DoD) federal, state, and local entities. The APEX team educates and assists Utah businesses to compete more effectively in the government marketplace through one-on-one and group counseling. You can learn more about Utah’s APEX Accelerator at our website .
The Agency
The Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO) champions Gov. Cox’s commitment to providing economic opportunity for all Utahns. The office supports Utah entrepreneurs and businesses. We work to retain and recruit companies and bring more high-paying jobs to Utah. In addition, we work with industries, Utah regions, communities, and nonprofits to implement strategic economic development plans and reinforce Utah’s already diverse, prosperous economy. We utilize federal and state resources and private sector contracts to cultivate economic prosperity for all Utahns.
Why You Should Join Our Team
GOEO is a fast-paced, dynamic office staffed with a hard-working, passionate team with diverse experiences and expertise. We strive to match your interests and strengths with our office needs. Working in this office will give you direct, hands-on experience. This job will grow your professional skills and capabilities. The State of Utah offers a highly competitive benefits package. Click HERE to review.
FEDERAL PROCUREMENT
REGIONAL MANAGER
The Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO) is seeking a Federal Procurement Regional Manager for the APEX Accelerator program. Government contracting professional providing assistance to Utah businesses as they pursue federal, state and local contract awards. APEX Accelerator is a program under the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO). This position will work two days/week in Utah County and provide one-on-one counseling, training, and a broad scope of government contracting assistance to clients in Utah, Wasatch and Juab counties. The incumbent in this position will also work one to two days/week in Salt Lake providing administrative support to the program.
Principal Duties
- Provide procurement counseling assistance to businesses and assists them in becoming ready to enter the defense and government industrial base. Assistance may include:
- System for Award Management registration
- Development of a Capability Statement
- Development of a Strategic Marketing Plan
- Assistance with Small Business Certifications
- Promote subcontracting opportunities for underrepresented small businesses.
- Provide training to clients in the areas of the following:
- Mentor-Protégé Programs
- Cybersecurity compliance requirements
- Foreign Own, Control and Influence (FOCI)
- Government Innovation Programs, e.g., Small Business Innovation Research & Small Business Technology Transfer grants
- Connect innovative businesses to Government Innovation Programs.
- Develop relationships with and market the Utah APEX Accelerator program to business associations, innovation laboratories, technical colleges and universities, for the purpose of getting company’s innovative products and technologies into the defense and government supply chain.
- Assist clients on successful bid preparation, i.e., responding to an RFQ/RFP.
- Create Bid-Match client profiles for the purpose of finding solicitation opportunities.
- Ability to speak to audiences and give presentations about the APEX Accelerator program.
- Provide general office management support.
- Manage event registration page on APEX’s client relationship management system (CRM).
- Process invoices for payment.
- Manage the weekly client email communique.
- Assist in the coordination of APEX training sessions, workshops and events.
- Ability to learn government procurement and explain procurement concepts to clients.
- Strong customer/client relations skills.
- Basic understanding of government contracting and business/economic development.
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in business administration, economics, public administration, political science, or related degree.
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Valid Driver’s license. Ability to travel, and some evenings may be required.
Utah’s APEX Accelerator helps Utah businesses find, bid, and win procurement opportunities with Department of Defense (DoD) federal, state, and local entities. The APEX team educates and assists Utah businesses to compete more effectively in the government marketplace through one-on-one and group counseling. You can learn more about Utah’s APEX Accelerator at our website .
The Agency
The Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO) champions Gov. Cox’s commitment to providing economic opportunity for all Utahns. The office supports Utah entrepreneurs and businesses. We work to retain and recruit companies and bring more high-paying jobs to Utah. In addition, we work with industries, Utah regions, communities, and nonprofits to implement strategic economic development plans and reinforce Utah’s already diverse, prosperous economy. We utilize federal and state resources and private sector contracts to cultivate economic prosperity for all Utahns.
Why You Should Join Our Team
GOEO is a fast-paced, dynamic office staffed with a hard-working, passionate team with diverse experiences and expertise. We strive to match your interests and strengths with our office needs. Working in this office will give you direct, hands-on experience. This job will grow your professional skills and capabilities. The State of Utah offers a highly competitive benefits package. Click HERE to review.