Job Description

FEDERAL PROCUREMENT REGIONAL MANAGER

The Governor's Office of
Economic Development (GOED) 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 Development (GOED). 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.

POSITION DETAILS
& COMMITMENT

• Salary – $31.25 - $33.65/hr
  
• Work Format – Hybrid (60 E South Temple, Suite 300, Salt Lake City, UT)
  
• Schedule Code – AC - Employees in Offices of Elected Officials
  
• Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
  
• Application Deadline – 6:00 PM (MDT) on July 15, 2026
  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide procurement counseling
  assistance to businesses and assist 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.
  

PROGRAM SUPPORT
DUTIES

• 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.
  

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• 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.
  

THE APEX ACCELERATOR PROGRAM
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.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN
OUR TEAM
GOED 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.

WHO WE ARE
The Governor’s Office of
Economic Development (GOED) 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.

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.

Recruiter - Sarah Humphries; shumphries@utah.gov