Government Procurement Counselor

University of North Carolina Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Charlotte is seeking a Government Procurement Counselor to provide expert-level counseling to small businesses on contracting with federal, state, and local governments, and to document all activities.

You will handle client acquisition, market the organization, and organize seminars, with some travel; a Bachelor's in acquisition, contracting, or supply chain plus two years of related experience is required; a Master's degree is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in acquisition, contracting, or supply chain and two years of related experience.
• Master's degree in business administration is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide government procurement counseling to individuals and businesses.
• Assist with contracting opportunities with federal, state, and local governments.
• Document activities and manage client communications; assist with seminars.

Skills

Government procurement

Counseling

Client outreach

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in acquisition, contracting, or supply chain

Master's degree in business administration (preferred)

Job description

Government Procurement Counselor

Position Information

• Position Number: 008209
• Vacancy Open to: All Candidates
• Working Title: Government Procurement Counselor
• Position Designation: EHRA Non-Faculty
• Employment Type: Time Limited - Full-time
• Months per Year: 12
• Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours, as necessary.
• Hours per week: 40
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Division: Academic Affairs
• Department: College of Business (Col)
• Work Location: PORTAL / Hybrid
• Salary Range: $65,000
• Posting Open Date: 09/25/2026
• Posting Close Date: 10/02/2026
• Open Until Filled: No
• Appointment End Date: 06/30/2027

Primary Purpose of Department

SBTDC's mission is to support economic development in the State of North Carolina by providing assistance in the start-up, successful operation, and expansion of small businesses and by facilitating technology development and transfer within the state's small business community.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Procurement Counselor is responsible for expert-level counseling to small business clients on a variety of business issues, with an emphasis on how to do business with federal, state, and local governments, and documenting/reporting all work activities. Other duties include client acquisition, marketing the organization, and organizing/facilitating seminars.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

The Procurement Counselor provides government procurement assistance to individuals and businesses that are seeking to pursue and successfully fulfill contracting and subcontracting opportunities with Federal agencies, the State of North Carolina, and local governments. The selected candidate will be expected to provide comprehensive business advice and in-depth assistance to a sizable number of clients throughout an assigned multi-county geographic area, and cover additional counties when needed. The counseling aspect of this position includes one-on-one meetings, telephone, email, and other written communications. A substantial amount of time will be committed to adequately researching, preparing materials, and recommending courses of action to clients. Detailed documentation of activities is also essential.

Minimum Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in acquisition, contracting, or supply chain, and two years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

A Master's degree in business administration and a minimum of three years of relevant work experience is highly preferred.

The applicant needs to have a broad and in-depth knowledge and experience in government procurement principles and procedures as well as the ability to communicate, execute and deploy solutions to general business issues. Government contracting experience as well as general business experience is desired. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential. The counselor must have the ability to handle multiple assignments, organize work and assign priorities with minimal supervision and must be self motivated. Some overnight travel is required. Public speaking experience is preferred.

Special Notes to Applicants

• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist
• Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/