Government Procurement Counselor

8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours, as necessary.

Bachelor's degree ( preferably in business) and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or MBA.. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Having worked in the Federal, State and :Local Governments contracting environment with medium size businesses. Have CFCM, CPCM or APMP certifications is a plus.

Consultation - The Senior Small Business Specialist is independently responsible for managing their client portfolio. This includes a thorough evaluation of complex issue(s) facing clients, and
roviding consultation based on their expertise. This responsibility includes direct client contact
in one on one meetings and through telephone and written communications. It also includes the very substantial time which must be committed to adequately research, prepare materials and recommend courses of action to clients who are counseled. Provide advice and technical assistance relative to complicated,sensitive, and unique problems.

Professional Knowledge - -Maintain an expert level knowledge of program policies, procedures, technology, and best practices is required specifically as it relates to the growth and management of businesses, serving as the local expert in this regard. Analyze and evaluate how issues apply or impact stakeholders, including clients,management or other strategic partners and then succinctly distill and convey this information. Proactively be aware of changing economic conditions and understand how that might affect the organization or clients, and communicate that information accordingly.

Information Analysis / Decision Making - Assess and resolve client issues using financial information, interviews and other documentation to come up with the data necessary. Review and research multiple sources to support resolution for his/her issue. Must be able to come up with a plan of action to help the client based on one's own experience and the information available. Applies sound judgment based on experience and training in this analysis and decision-making/problem resolution.

Communications - Incumbent holds responsibility for proactively promoting the SBTDC throughout the multi-county area served by this center. This includes identifying the most appropriate venues, and representing the SBTDC at those meetings and conferences, establishing and growing relationships with potential sources of referrals and with prospective groups of clients. Incumbent also independently develops promotional materials and programs as deemed necessary for this region. Incumbent also represents the program nationally among industry associations as well as peer associations.

Program/Project Administration - Much of the work is technically based and requires attention to detail and deadlines. Incumbent must exercise great care and discretion in assisting the SBTDC's clients based on SBTDC policies and procedures. Absolute confidentiality of client information must be preserved. SBTDC reports must be completed in an accurate and timely manner.

Leadership - The incumbent in this position is expected to be able to operate with a minimal levelof supervision and instruction. He/she is required to assess the needs and benefits of variousrelationships, independently apply sound judgment and have broad discretion in meeting the goalsand responsibilities of this position and the organization as a whole. The incumbent must have theability to handle multiple assignments, organize work and establish priorities. Incumbent mustpossess and independently deploy strong skills in problem assessment and resolution and be adept inresearchingand reviewing lengthy and complex documents.

Georges Neuenschwander
Director of the SBTDC Charlotte Region Center

This position is on-campus, hybrid remote, and or other UNCC workplaces.
* Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions.

However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions or designated as variable hour worker - i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan and will be notified of instructions.

*Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan

https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefit-plans/health-insurance