Strategic Federal & State Procurement Specialist

Volkert Inc; Montgomery (AL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) + match

PTO & holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Short-term & long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert Inc is seeking a Federal and State Procurement Specialist to support public-sector procurements in AL, with hybrid work options in Mobile or Montgomery. You will review, draft, and manage complex solicitations, contract provisions, and compliance to federal guidance while coordinating with state agencies and grant recipients.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in public procurement, strong documentation, and ability to explain regulatory requirements to non-specialists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, supply chain, contracts management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of public procurement, grants compliance, or contract administration involving federal funds.
• Working knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance) and procurement standards.
• Familiarity with state and local public procurement and competitive bid requirements.
• Strong documentation, written and verbal communication, and ability to explain regulatory requirements to non-specialists.

Responsibilities

• Review subrecipient and client procurements for compliance with 2 CFR 200.317–200.327 and state statutes.
• Develop and review solicitation documents (RFPs, RFQs, IFBs) and evaluation criteria.
• Ensure contract provisions (2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II) and program clauses are included.
• Perform cost/price analyses, independent estimates, and sole-source justifications.
• Verify suspension and debarment status through SAM.gov and document results.
• Support cross-cutting requirements such as Davis-Bacon, BABA, DBE/MBE/WBE participation.
• Build procurement checklists, templates, and desk guides.
• Conduct file reviews and prepare findings and corrective actions.
• Provide technical assistance and training to subrecipients and client staff.
• Support audit, monitoring, and closeout activities by organizing documentation.

Skills

Procurement compliance

Documentation

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Volkert Inc is seeking a Federal and State Procurement Specialist to support public-sector procurements in AL, with hybrid work options in Mobile or Montgomery. You will review, draft, and manage complex solicitations, contract provisions, and compliance to federal guidance while coordinating with state agencies and grant recipients.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in public procurement, strong documentation, and ability to explain regulatory requirements to non-specialists.