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Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Government Contracts and Business Growth Specialist - Boca Raton, FL.
Summary of Responsibilities:
The Government Contracts and Business Growth Specialist provides specialized consulting and advisory services to small businesses seeking to market their products and services to the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, state and local government agencies. The Government Contracts and Business Growth Specialist will serve businesses located in Palm Beach and Broward County.
Client Consulting & Advisory
Maintain detailed notes taken during each consulting engagement and enter directly into the SBDC CRM platform (Salesforce) utilizing the following template: Track and report in Salesforce government contracting impact secured by clients as a result of consulting efforts Support SBDC/APEX grant reporting requirements by documenting client successes and outcomes. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and 5 years of experience required.
Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
Knowledge and understanding of federal, state and/or local government procurement and contracting regulations, policies and procedures gained from direct experience and/or formal training.
Prior experience assisting small business owners and prior experience with managing procurement and contracts.
Excellent oral and written communications and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Salary:
$1,245.00 weekly.
College or Department:
OPS - DOR: Small Business Development Center
Location:
John D. MacArthur Campus - Jupiter
Work Days and Hours:
Monday, - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Application Deadline:
2025-03-30
Special Instructions to Applicant:
This position involves research or research-related support.
This position eligible for flex scheduling under the discretion of the supervisor.
Temporary positions are not established positions and are paid from OPS funds. Temporary positions are usually not eligible for benefits and retirement; however, they may be eligible for health insurance coverage depending on the average hours worked per week. They provide full-time or part-time employment in an exempt or non-exempt employment situation based on job duties and salary in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Temporary positions do not have layoff rights and may be terminated without prior notice. Applicants hired into Temporary positions may apply for a regular appointment should a vacancy become available.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.
For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs.
Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account.
Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Government Contracts and Business Growth Specialist - Boca Raton, FL.
Summary of Responsibilities:
The Government Contracts and Business Growth Specialist provides specialized consulting and advisory services to small businesses seeking to market their products and services to the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, state and local government agencies. The Government Contracts and Business Growth Specialist will serve businesses located in Palm Beach and Broward County.
Client Consulting & Advisory
- Provide one-on-one consulting to small business owners on selling to federal, state and local government agencies as well as prime contractors regionally through a variety of methods including face-to-face meetings, phone, email, and web-conferencing.
- Assist clients in identifying contracting opportunities, educate clients about general government contracting, including required registrations needed to do business with the government, certifications that apply, marketing to government agencies, identifying opportunities, solicitation review and preparation.
- Serve as team member of the Florida SBDC Network and APEX Accelerator.
- Assist clients with developing successful strategic plans for government contracting.
- Assist clients with assessing opportunities for government contracting, completing necessary registrations, evaluating client’s potential eligibility for certification programs, and assisting clients through certification processes as appropriate.
- Assist clients in responding to RFPs, RFQs, and IFBs.
- Provide post award support to businesses that win government contracts.
- Provide research and information to assist small businesses in marketing to government agencies and securing government contracts.
- Provide other areas of consulting that support businesses on the path to access government contracts.
- Work with various regional economic development providers and governmental purchasing representatives to develop working relationships to better serve the small business needs in securing government contracts.
- Develop and implement an outreach program of targeted communication to the local business community
- Develop and deliver workshops, webinars, and training sessions on government procurement topics.
- SESSION ATTACHMENT(S):
- DESC OF BUSINESS & OWNERS:
- ANALYSIS OF PROBLEM/OPPORTUNITY:
- RECOMMENDATION(S):
- NEXT STEPS REQUIRED BY CONSULTANT AND/OR CLIENT
- Provide 1,140 hours of confidential, one-on-one consulting services to SBDC small business clients annually
- Government Contracts acquired for a minimum of 30% of the annual goal of the center.
- Unique clients: 113 (provided by SBDC/APEX or strategic partners)
- Client scheduling will be conducted by the consultant after receiving client contact information from the SBDC/APEX.
The goal is to provide local employers and new employees in the area a comprehensive guide with places to live. View it here: https://bdb.org/data/housing/
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and 5 years of experience required.
Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
Knowledge and understanding of federal, state and/or local government procurement and contracting regulations, policies and procedures gained from direct experience and/or formal training.
Prior experience assisting small business owners and prior experience with managing procurement and contracts.
Excellent oral and written communications and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Salary:
$1,245.00 weekly.
College or Department:
OPS - DOR: Small Business Development Center
Location:
John D. MacArthur Campus - Jupiter
Work Days and Hours:
Monday, - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Application Deadline:
2025-03-30
Special Instructions to Applicant:
This position involves research or research-related support.
This position eligible for flex scheduling under the discretion of the supervisor.
Temporary positions are not established positions and are paid from OPS funds. Temporary positions are usually not eligible for benefits and retirement; however, they may be eligible for health insurance coverage depending on the average hours worked per week. They provide full-time or part-time employment in an exempt or non-exempt employment situation based on job duties and salary in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Temporary positions do not have layoff rights and may be terminated without prior notice. Applicants hired into Temporary positions may apply for a regular appointment should a vacancy become available.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.
Salary : $1,245
