Procurement Advisor Clovis

## Procurement Advisor Clovis Apply locations:
Santa Fe Community College, Santa Fe, NMtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday time left to apply:
End Date:
July 10, 2026 (28 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR111245
** Compensation:
** Salary Grade: CS119 Minimum starting rate: $57,540  Final offer will be based on relevant experience, education, and other applicable factors.
** Compensation Type:
** Salary
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* Employment Type:

** Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
** FLSA:
** Exempt
* * Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

** 40
* * Position Summary
** The Procurement Advisor provides technical assistance, counseling and training to businesses that are in pursuit of government contracting opportunities, for the New Mexico APEX Accelerator program, which is a vital resource for New Mexico’s small and large businesses. NM APEX Accelerator offers specialized procurement technical assistance, identifying potential contractual opportunities, innovation, and technology grants and other federally funded instruments. The Procurement Advisor is a critical part of the Department of Defense (DoD) supply chain that is a vast, global network responsible for delivering everything from food, fuel, medical supplies, critical weapon system parts and numerous other items focusing on warfighter readiness, security and resilience against threats.

The Procurement Advisor does not supervise others.
** Duties & Responsibilities
*** Assists businesses with developing acceptable processes for contracting with government entities, reviewing requests for proposals, quotes and solicitation responses.
* Collaborates with business owners on how to evaluate contract readiness, determining appropriate registrations, and advising of government compliance with regulations. Assists with advising on acquiring certifications, developing marketing materials and strategies, and in establishing pricing. Advises on how to establish proper accounting practices, navigate contracts, conduct market research and analysis, and on how to locate potential procurement prospects.
* Collaborates with the other entities that are part of the NMSBDC ecosystem including co-counseling and training offerings.
* Conducts research and monitors current trends in federal, state, local laws and related to procurement policies, procedures and decision-making, informing clients of changes to procurement requirements, assisting with preparedness for government business opportunities.
* Develops, coordinates and facilitates training workshops on various government contracting topics, educating others on procurement best practices, rules and regulations.
* Pursues, develops, and maintains positive working relationships with economic development, financial entities, and business advocacy groups, partnering with others to build viable and sustainable relationships beneficial to achieving NM APEX Accelerator and SFCC’s goals and objectives.
* Maintains computerized client databases and files, analyzing data and procurement opportunities and proprietary information.
* Recruits new clients by marketing NM APEX Accelerator's services, representing NM APEX Accelerator at conferences, networking events, workshops and seminars, increasing program’s client base and services to clients.
* Frequent travel in New Mexico to serve APEX Accelerator clients is required along with occasional travel outside of New Mexico to attend conferences and meetings.
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
*** Knowledge of government procurement and acquisition processes and principles.
* Knowledge of government contracting databases and how to access them such as the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS).
* Knowledge of government regulations such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense (FAR), Etc.), small business programs, and procurement processes.
* Knowledge of APEX Accelerator program policies and procedures.
* Knowledge of strategic planning and marketing processes.
* Knowledge and ability to work within university, community college, federal,  state, local government type policies and procedures.
* Skills in decision making and problem solving.
* Skills in interpersonal…