Procurement Consultantt

ISHE; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ISHE in Cambridge, MA, seeks a seasoned Procurement Consultant who advises commercial clients and public-sector vendors on navigating contracts across federal, state, and local agencies. You will use deep knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and bid processes to guide responses and compliance.

You will lead RFP/RFQ lifecycle activities, assess solicitations, and support capture teams with compliant cost and technical proposals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in federal/state/local procurement or bid capture.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, supply chain, or contract law; Masters a plus.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
• Certifications preferred: CPCM, CFCM, or NIGP-CPP/CPPB.
• Active Secret/Top Secret clearance a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement strategy and market-entry guidance to clients.
• Manage RFP/RFQ lifecycle, including bid-shaping and compliance reviews.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with FAR, DFARS, and related acts.
• Advise on contract administration, sub-award structures, and closeouts.
• Identify prime and subcontracting opportunities and support agency engagement.

Skills

Contract analysis

Proposal reviews

Regulatory compliance

Government procurement platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration/supply chain/contract law

Masters degree preferred

Tools

SAM.gov

GSA Schedules

State vendor portals

Job 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