APEX Procurement Specialist (part-time)

Ohio Ag

Kentucky

Hybrid

USD 34,000 - 57,000

Part time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Ohio University in Athens, OH is seeking an APEX Procurement Specialist (part-time) to deliver counseling on obtaining government contracts across Ohio. The role involves client assessments, program registrations, proposals, audits prep and coordinating with the APEX network to drive program growth.

Responsibilities include maintaining office operations, building relationships with stakeholders, and presenting training sessions to promote APEX services. Travel locally within Ohio is required.

Qualifications

Ability to provide general counseling on business development.
Ability to create professional relationships with government program managers, contracting officers and prime contractors.
Working knowledge of best business practices on performing government contracts.
Pragmatic knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and Ohio procurement rules.
In-depth knowledge of federal government manufacturing requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide client counseling on government procurement topics and training.
Assess client requirements and capabilities for program suitability and registrations.
Prepare for audits, contracts, and performance issues; refer clients to resources as needed.
Operate the APEX office and coordinate with the Director and network colleagues.
Promote the APEX program through presentations and training events and build external partnerships.

Skills

FAR knowledge

Government contracts

Client counseling

Networking

Travel readiness

Job description

APEX Procurement Specialist (part-time)

Position may be located in Columbus, Athens, Dayton/Cincinnati, or Cleveland depending upon the applicant selected.

The APEX Procurement Consultant will deliver quality, cost‑effective and expeditious counseling to OU APEX clients related to obtaining government contracts in specified counties in each service area.

Qualified applicants must demonstrate the ability to provide general counseling on business development; ability to create professional relationships with government program managers, contracting officers and prime contractors; working knowledge of best business practices on performing government contracts; pragmatic knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations as well as State of Ohio and local procurement regulations and practices; and must have in‑depth knowledge of the federal government manufacturing requirements.

Duties include client counseling on government procurement related topics; providing in‑depth counseling; assessing a client’s requirements and capabilities; providing in‑depth counseling to include program suitability, registrations, certifications, research, marketing, proposal preparation, interpretation of policies, preparing for audits, contract performance issues and client referrals to appropriate resources; effectively operating the assigned APEX office; working closely with the APEX Director and/or network colleagues to facilitate the smooth operation of the program; maintaining documentation of client counseling and training events; retaining appropriate files while preserving a functioning office space; fostering the APEX program growth through building relationships externally with partnering organizations and key stakeholders; and promoting the APEX program through presentations and training events.

Access to reliable internet to support remote work when needed. Ability to travel is required; understanding of and be able to travel, most often locally or within the state of Ohio; may occasionally be asked to travel out of state to staff college events or national conferences.

Pay Grade 17NE Pay Range $24.65-$41.03 FLSA Status Non‑Exempt Job Category Administrative Special at‑will appointment Employment Type part‑time regular Job Family Academic & Program Management Job Sub Family Research Program Management Job Level IC2NE Job Open Date 09/18/2026 Posting End Date 10/04/2026 Planning Unit Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Work Schedule Months 12 month Campus Athens, Ohio Expected hours worked per week 20 Expected duration of assignment Ongoing.

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Sharon Hopkins hopkins1@ohio.edu

Non‑Discrimination Statement Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

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