Organizational Summary Statement:

The Procurement Specialist provides technical assistance, counseling, and training to businesses seeking to sell products or services to federal, state, and local government agencies. The role supports Maryland APEX’s mission to help businesses understand government contracting requirements and successfully compete in the public-sector marketplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

80%

• Government Contracting Advising — Deliver one‑on‑one counseling (in person, virtual, phone, or email) to assess client readiness, capacity, and training needs for government contracting to include market research support to guide clients in competitive analysis and identifying procurement opportunities across federal, state, and local agencies. Providing r egulatory interpretation to explain and interpret contracting laws and regulations, including FAR, DFARS, SBA Regulations, Maryland State and local regulations applicable to federal government contracts and answer procurement‑related questions. In addition, Advise and assist clients with the preparation and submission of bids and proposals, government registration with SAM.gov, government certifications, and navigating electronic procurement systems.

Meet performance goals related to counseling hours, new clients, DOD goals and metrics.

20%

• Training & Client Outreach with participation in presenting seminars, workshops, and matchmaking outreach events to educate businesses on government contracting. processes and client outreach in maintaining contact with active clients, re-engage inactive ones, and identifying new businesses through research tools such as SAM.gov and USA Spending.

Preferences:

• Preference for candidates with a bachelor’s degree in business, particularly those with procurement or government contracting
• Master's degree preferred
• Five to Ten (5-10) years of relevant small business program experience. Experience should include working with existing established businesses.
• Professional Procurement Certification (e.g., NCMA, NGIP)
• Bilingual candidates preferred
• Knowledge of using database software.
• Strong knowledge of government procurement processes, regulations, and systems
• Excellence interpersonal skills including communication skills oral and written.
• Ability to communicate effectively with businesses across diverse industries
• Skill in research, analysis, and interpreting complex regulatory requirements
• Experience with small business research, innovation, and technology
• Experience in training, advising, or consulting roles
• Ability to work independently in a performance‑based environment

Physical Demands:

Telework is available for this position; however, the Procurement Specialist will be required to report to the office periodically for in‑person meetings, client sessions, and administrative needs.

A valid driver’s license is required, as the role involves frequent travel within the local community and surrounding regions to conduct on‑site counseling sessions, visit local businesses, and participate in outreach activities.

The consultant must also be able to travel throughout the state, and occasionally out of state, to attend professional development opportunities, statewide APEX conferences, and national conferences.

Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, Reference

Best Consideration Date: 07/31/2026

Posting Close Date: 07/31/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes