GT APEX Accelerator Counselor; LaGrange

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The Enterprise Innovation Institute is Georgia Tech’s economic development arm, comprised of more than a dozen programs. It is the largest and most comprehensive university‑based program of its kind in the United States. Its core focus areas include entrepreneurship and startup development, business and industry growth, ecosystem development, and international outreach.

The GT APEX Accelerator is an organization affiliated with the Department of Defense (DOD) Office of Small Business Programs. It operates as a member program of the Enterprise Innovation Institute (EI²), Georgia Tech’s economic development arm. The GT APEX Accelerator assists Georgia‑based businesses get procurement‑ready so that they can identify, compete for, and win government contracts at no cost to them.

Our mission is to serve as an axis for existing and new businesses to strengthen the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) by accelerating innovation, fostering ingenuity, and establishing resilient and distinct supply chains. Our vision is to be the preeminent conduit and procurer of a resilient industrial base that can deliver preeminent solutions to the military and other government users.

LaGrange, Georgia

The Counselor, part of the GT APEX Accelerator within the Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute (EI²), provides public services, training, and counseling to Georgia businesses on contracting opportunities with the defense industrial base, other government agencies, and prime contractors. Services include assessing company readiness, guidance on bids and proposals, billing, and executing contracted work. This role involves regular interaction with business representatives and government officials at local, state, and federal levels.

The position is based at our LaGrange GT APEX Accelerator Center, serving businesses in central west Georgia.

Local, in‑state, and occasional out‑of‑state travel.

• Conduct training and counseling sessions on qualifying for government contracts, researching opportunities, pricing, certifications, registrations, contract performance, pre‑audit assistance, cybersecurity attestations, and more.
• Document activities in our CRM, enroll new clients, maintain client profiles, and set up Client Bid Match systems.
• Assist clients in…