AI Summary & Insights Summary Insights Procurement Consultantt The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Procurement Consultantt The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Description The Procurement Consultant advises commercial clients and public-sector vendors on navigating, securing, and executing contracts across federal, state, and local (SLED) government agencies. This role requires deep familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), state-specific procurement codes, competitive bid strategies (RFP/RFQ responses), and post-award compliance.

Core Responsibilities Procurement Strategy & Market Entry:

Guide commercial clients through registrations, vendor portals, and certifications (SAM.gov, GSA Multiple Award Schedules, state vendor registries, and socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, MBE/WBE).

RFP/RFQ Lifecycle Management:

Analyze solicitations, assess go/no-go decisions, lead proposal compliance matrices, and assist capture teams with bid-shaping and compliant technical and cost volume development.

Regulatory Compliance:

Audit client operations and contract vehicles for adherence to FAR/DFARS, Buy American Act, Trade Agreements Act, prevailing wage requirements (Davis-Bacon, Service Contract Act), and local transparency rules.

Contract Administration:

Advise clients through contract negotiations, sub-award structures, teaming agreements, cure notices, requests for equitable adjustment (REAs), and contract closeouts.

Agency Engagement & Teaming:

Assist clients in identifying prime contractor and subcontractor partnering opportunities, mentor-protégé programs, and agency outreach.

Qualifications & Requirements Experience:

7+ years of direct experience in federal and/or state/local public procurement, contracts management, or bid capture (either within government buying offices or in private-sector government contracting).

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, Contract Law, or a related discipline. Masters a plus.

Regulatory Knowledge:

Working knowledge of the FAR, Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200). Understanding of state-level purchasing acts (e.g., California DGS, Texas Comptroller/DIR, or NYS OGS frameworks). Certifications (Preferred): CPCM (Certified Professional Contract Manager), CFCM (Certified Federal Contract Manager), or

NIGP-CPP / CPPB

certifications.

Clearance:

Active Secret/Top Secret clearance or ability to obtain one is a plus, depending on agency-facing work. Key Skills & Competencies Rigorous contract analysis and solicitation breakdown. Strong written and verbal communication for executive-level advising and proposal reviews. Familiarity with government procurement intelligence platforms (e.g. SAM.gov, state procurement clearinghouses). Practical problem-solving for compliance remediation