Procurement Specialist
Job Description
Position Number:
128685Title:
SpecialistFunctional Title:
Procurement SpecialistCategory Status:
35-Exempt Contingent Category 2Applicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
100Unit:
VPR-UMCAPS-MD Small Business Development CtrCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The APEX Accelerators program focuses on building a strong, sustainable, and resilient U.S. supply chains by assisting a wide range of businesses that pursue and perform under contracts with the DoD, other federal agencies, state and local governments and with government prime contractors.
Responsible for providing specific information and assistance to clients, managing client activity and documenting the assistance provided to ensure accurate case management and compliance with contract reporting requirements for the APEX Accelerator of the Maryland Small Business Development Center (MDSBDC).
Responsible for providing specific information and assistance to clients, managing client activity and documenting the assistance provided to ensure accurate case management and compliance with contract reporting requirements for the APEX Accelerator of the Maryland Small Business Development Center (MDSBDC).
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Contingent II Benefits Summary
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field
Experience:
Six (6) + years’ experience in government contract/procurement activities and manage reports, analyses and advice to support procurement decision-making.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field
Experience:
Six (6) + years’ experience in government contract/procurement activities and manage reports, analyses and advice to support procurement decision-making.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of FAR, DOD and other procurement regulations.
- Working knowledge of federal, state and local government regulatory processes related to the procurement of goods and services.
- Skills to exercise considerable judgment, innovation, and discretion in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships across all levels of the organization and with external individuals and groups.
- Ability to interact and present information in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to conduct independent research; analyze and interpret results and develop comprehensive reports and proposals.
- Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple projects and to adapt workload to changing University of Maryland, government and corporate priorities.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Masters degree
- Certified training in the procurement field is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of contract bidding, bid rules, bid protest rules, allowable costs, construction bonding and material submittals.
- Knowledge of government finance contracting process including cost principles, price analysis, negotiation, cost/schedule management and performance phases.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
This position will require minimal travel to office, visit with clients, outreach, training, and statewide/national conferences. Currently, the working assignment is remote and in office on designated days until further notice. An active valid driver’s license is required. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading and research.
Posting Date:
08/15/2023Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
09/08/2023Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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