Federal & State Procurement Pro — Hybrid in AL

Volkert, Inc.; Montgomery (AL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

PTO & Holidays

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert, Inc. is seeking a Federal and State Procurement Specialist to help public-sector clients plan, carry out, and document procurements that meet federal Uniform Guidance and state requirements.

The role supports audits and closeouts, with a hybrid work setup in Mobile or Montgomery, Alabama. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of procurement rules, excellent documentation skills, and the ability to work with state agencies and grant recipients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, supply chain, contracts management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in public procurement, grants compliance, or contract administration involving federal funds.
• Knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance) and procurement standards.
• Familiarity with state/local procurement and competitive bid requirements.
• Strong documentation and regulatory explanation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and valid driver’s license with acceptable MVR.

Responsibilities

• Review subrecipient and client procurements for compliance with 2 CFR 200.317–200.327 and state statutes.
• Develop and review RFPs, RFQs, and IFBs, with evaluation criteria and scoring.
• Ensure program clauses and federal provisions are included in contracts and subcontracts.
• Perform cost/price analyses and justify sole-source procurements.
• Verify SAM.gov suspensions/debarments and document results.
• Assist with cross-cutting requirements (Davis-Bacon, BABA, DBE/MBE/WBE).
• Build procurement checklists, templates, and SOPs.
• Conduct file reviews and prepare findings and corrective actions.
• Provide training to subrecipients and client staff.
• Support audit and closeout activities by organizing documentation.

Skills

Public procurement

Grants compliance

Contract administration

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business/public administration/supply chain/contracts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Volkert, Inc. is seeking a Federal and State Procurement Specialist to help public-sector clients plan, carry out, and document procurements that meet federal Uniform Guidance and state requirements.

The role supports audits and closeouts, with a hybrid work setup in Mobile or Montgomery, Alabama. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of procurement rules, excellent documentation skills, and the ability to work with state agencies and grant recipients.