Government Contracting Senior Counselor; Southern Colorado and Northern Colorado Job Colorado Springs area,Colorado USA,Government

Position: Government Contracting Senior Counselor (Southern Colorado and Northern Colorado)
APEX Accelerator | Public-Sector Contracting Advisor | GS-Equivalent

Position Type:
Part-Time (salary range $30,000-$50,000) and Full-Time Consultant (salary range $60,000 - $90,000)

Work Model:
Flexible schedule; hybrid office/remote with periodic in-state travel

Ideal Candidate:
Retired Federal Contracting Officer or Retired 1102

Position Summary

The Government Contract Counselor provides technical assistance, counseling, and training to small businesses seeking to enter or expand within the federal, state, and local government contracting marketplace.

This role supports the mission of the U.S. Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) through the APEX Accelerator Program Cooperative Agreement by increasing small-business participation in public-sector supply chains.

Counselors leverage real-world acquisition experience to guide clients through federal procurement processes while also supporting businesses pursuing opportunities with State of Colorado agencies, counties, municipalities, and other local government entities.

The goal is to strengthen long-term small-business capacity and competitiveness across all levels of government.

Scope of Government Contract Counseling

State of Colorado procurement
City and municipal purchasing
Prime contractor and subcontractor supply chains

Core Responsibilities Small Business Counseling (APEX Required)

Provide one-on-one counseling to small businesses on readiness for federal, state, county, and municipal contracting
Assist with SAM.gov registrations, renewals, and compliance
Guide development of capability statements tailored to federal agencies and state/local buyers
Advise on NAICS codes, PSCs, and applicable state or local commodity/service codes
Counsel businesses on small-business certifications at the federal and state levels

Government Acquisition & Procurement Guidance

Translate Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements into practical business guidance
Explain solicitation types (RFI, RFQ, RFP, IFB) used across federal, state, and local government levels
Advise on federal set-asides, state/local programs, subcontracting strategies, and prime vs subcontractor pathways
Help clients identify opportunities using SAM.gov, state procurement portals, and local purchasing platforms
Support or deliver workshops, webinars, and outreach events on public-sector contracting
Participate in engagements with DoD, civilian agencies, state procurement officials, and economic development partners
Represent the APEX Accelerator as a subject-matter expert

Data, Reporting & Compliance

Document counseling activity in required systems
Track performance metrics including contract awards, dollar value, and readiness milestones
Ensure compliance with DoD OSBP and APEX reporting standards

Required Qualifications

Working knowledge of government procurement processes
Ability to explain complex acquisition topics clearly
Strong ethics, confidentiality, and public-service mindset

Highly

Preferred Qualifications

Former Federal Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist
Experience working under the FAR
Prior GS-1102 or acquisition workforce background
Familiarity with State of Colorado procurement systems
Experience with APEX, PTAC, SBDC, or economic-development programs
Remote counseling with periodic in-person outreach