Government Procurement Counselor
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
* 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/
Position Information
General Information
| Position Number |
008224 |
| Vacancy Open to |
UNC Charlotte Employees Only |
| 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 |
| 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 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 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. |
| Necessary Certifications/Licenses |
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| Preferred Certifications/Licenses |
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| 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/ |
| Posting Open Date |
05/15/2026 |
| Posting Close Date |
05/22/2026 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| Proposed Hire Date |
06/01/2026 |
| If time-limited please indicate appointment end date |
06/30/2027 |
| Contact Information |
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Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Where did you learn about this posting?
(Open Ended Question)
How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in acquisition, contracting or supply chain and two (2) years experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience?
- Yes - I have at least a Bachelor's Degree in acquisition, contracting or supply chain and two (2) years experience related to the area of assignment
- Yes - I have an Associates in acquisition, contracting or supply chain and four (4) years experience related to the area of assignment
- Yes - I have a High School Diploma and six (6) years experience related to the area of assignment
- None of the above
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This posting is for UNC Charlotte employees only. Are you a current UNC Charlotte, permanent part-time, full-time or temporary employee?
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- Contact Information for References
Optional Documents
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University of North Carolina Charlotte
May 15, 2026