Procurement Advisor

Position Summary

This position is an employee of the Santa Fe Community College but works for the New Mexico APEX Accelerator, formerly New Mexico Procurement Technical Assistance Center (NMPTAC) to provide technical assistance, counseling, and training to businesses that are in pursuit of government contracting opportunities.

NM APEX Accelerator Advisors serve as a resource for large and small businesses, including newly started businesses, to obtain procurement technical assistance in the form of specialized assistance provided to clients that enables them to identify potential contractual opportunities and obtain or perform under contracts, innovation and technology grants or contracts, and other federally funded instruments, with DoD, other Federal agencies, State and / or local governments, and / or with Federal, State and / or local government contractors.

Must be committed to serving a diverse college community.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in the recruitment of new clients, represents the program at conferences, networking events, workshops, seminars and in on-site client visits.
• Instructs clients in the policies, and procedures required to conduct business with government entities.
• Remains informed of current federal, state and local laws and regulations related to procurement policies, procedures and decisions.
• Researches a variety of databases to obtain information on government business opportunities.
• Reviews, interprets and explains to clients the requirements of various types of solicitations.
• Develops, coordinates, facilitates and presents training workshops on various government business topics.
• Assists businesses with developing their marketing strategies relating to contracting with government entities.
• Maintains multiple computerized client databases and files.
• Completes required reports in a timely manner.
• Pursues, develops and maintains positive working relationships with economic development, financial entities, and business advocacy groups.
• Researches and informs clients of changes to procurement requirements.
• Assists businesses in pursuing certification in applicable certification programs.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of government procurement and acquisition processes and principles.
• Knowledge of government contracting databases and how to access them such as the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS).
• Knowledge of government regulations such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense (FAR), Etc.), small business programs, and procurement processes.
• Knowledge of APEX Accelerator program policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of strategic planning and marketing processes.
• Knowledge and ability to work within university, community college, federal, state, local government type policies and procedures.
• Skills in decision making and problem solving.
• Skills in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skills in critical thinking, independent research, analysis, and communication / presentation.
• Skills in computer, internet, database and MS Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications.
• Skills in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
• Ability to instruct clients in the basic requirements, policies and procedures necessary to do business with government entities.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple projects / tasks in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with people in a diverse environment; most specifically business owners and community partners.
• Ability to research a variety of databases to obtain information on government business opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Master’s Degree in business or related fields.
• One (1) years experience in government contracting / procurement.
• Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
• Must be willing to travel regionally to meet NM APEX Accelerator mission requirements.
• Must possess a valid NM driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years experience in government contracting / procurement.
• Professional Certification : National Contract Management Association (NCMA), Certified Federal Contract Manager, or Association of PTAC (APTAC) Certifications.
• Prior PTAC counseling and / or government contracting, acquisition, contract management and / or consulting experience.

Location Requirements

This position will be either housed in an office in Albuquerque, New Mexico or in Alamogordo, New Mexico and will service the assigned areas of New Mexico to include military installations such as Holloman Air Force Base, White Sands Missile Range, Kirtland Air Force Base, as well as other organizations such as Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories, Air Force Research Laboratory and Waste Isolation Pilot Plant etc.

plus provide technical / counseling assistance via zoom or other electronic means.

Conditions of Employment

Successful completion of a satisfactory background check

Open until filled

Additional Comments to Applicants :

Applications are disqualified in the first level of review if they do not meet all Minimum Qualifications listed in this job posting.

Years of experience are calculated based upon numbers of hours worked per week. Example : 2 years of experience working 20 hours per week equals 1 year of experience.

Relevant experience pertains to Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary / Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications / Knowledge, Skills and Abilities described in this job posting.

ASSUMPTIONS ARE NOT MADE at any level of SFCC’s Hiring Process if information presented in the application material does not clearly address the Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary / Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications / Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

Number of pages of application material will not negatively / positively affect your application, however, LACK OF DETAIL may.

Diversity Statement :

As Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) neighbors ancient Pueblo lands, and is a Sanctuary campus in a Sanctuary city, SFCC is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and richly diverse faculty and staff.

Our students need a community to teach and support them and that represents their diversity. SFCC strives to make our campus a place of safety, inclusion and equity where all individuals from all diverse backgrounds feel welcomed, nurtured and valued.

At the heart of SFCC’s mission Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los Estudiantes, Fortalecer a la Comunidad is a commitment and promise that higher education and opportunity should be open to everyone in our community and to fostering a climate where students can be who they want to be.

A place where all within our community belong. A place where you are seen, a place where you are valued, a place where you are respected, a place where you are appreciated.

Come join our community!

EEO Statement :

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation.

Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.