Coordinator I 127250

Coordinator I 127250

• Downtown, Downtown Pensacola, Florida, United States
• SBDC-State Director''s Office
• Professional
• Staff Full-time
• Closing on: Dec 2 2026

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POSITION DETAILS

Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Position Number: 127250

Classification Title: Coordinator I

Working Title: Government Contracting Specialist

Department: SBDC-State Director''s Office

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $47,267 - $55,000

Pay Basis: Annually

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:

This position operates on a work schedule: Monday to Friday working in the FL SBDC Network State office located in Pensacola, FL. 8 am to 5 pm.

The Government Contracting Specialist works directly to strengthen the Department of War (DOW) industrial base and small business ecosystem, advancing innovation nationwide. This position provides expert guidance to businesses seeking to enter or expand within the federal, state, and local government marketplace. This position focuses on preparing companies to become Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and Government Industrial Base (GIB) ready, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, cybersecurity standards, and operational best practices. The consultant will also guide innovators toward non-dilutive grant funding and industry partnership opportunities, including, but not limited to : SBIR/STTR programs, potential industry collaborative partners and emerging technology opportunities, supporting proposal development and commercialization strategies.

Provide support to the Program Manager to include assistance with administrative functions, supporting client out reach activities such as workshops and webinars on government contracting, compliance, and innovation programs.

Provide support for the development of strong and mutually beneficial relationships within northeast Florida.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Four years of direct experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of Government Contracting: Comprehensive understanding of federal, state, and local government procurement processes, regulations, and compliance requirements, or the ability to quickly acquire such knowledge.

Innovation and Emerging Technologies: Familiarity with trends in innovation, emerging technologies, and their application in government contracting and small business development. Ability to advise clients on integrating new technologies to improve competitiveness.

Small Business Operations: Knowledge of principles and requirements for starting and operating a successful small business, including business planning, marketing, and operational strategies.

Local Business Environment: Awareness of business conditions and economic trends within the assigned geographical service area to provide relevant and timely guidance. The counties include: Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Citrus, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Marion, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Suwannee, and Union.

Consulting and Counseling Skills: Proficiency in the business counseling and consulting process, including assessing client needs, developing actionable strategies, and assisting clients in delivering measurable results.

Interpersonal and Collaboration Skills: Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with business owners, co-workers and supervisors, and effectively engage with stakeholders in private business, public education, and government sectors.

Training and Public Speaking: Strong teaching, training, and presentation skills for workshops, seminars, and client engagements.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, including drafting high-quality business plans, proposals, and reports.

Financial Analysis and Funding Awareness: awareness of financial analysis skills to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Technology Proficiency: Significant personal computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher) and data management applications. Ability to navigate Internet-based programs and databases.

Metric Driven: Able to develop and track relevant KPIs and engage in continuous improvement activities to excel over time.

Travel Requirements: Must possess a valid driver's license. Occasional travel is required to include overnight travel for daily work duties, conferences, and workshops, both in-state and out -of-state. Must be able to travel to help host events and such in the Northeast Region.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of government contracting processes, procurement regulations, and compliance frameworks.

Familiarity with DIB/GIB readiness requirements, including cybersecurity standards (NIST SP 800-171, CMMC).

Understanding of FAR/DFARS regulations.

Experience with SAM.gov registration and small business certifications (HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB).

Knowledge of SBIR/STTR programs and supply chain risk management.

Experience working with small businesses and/or prime contractors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES:

• 75% - Compliance & Readiness Support for business - Conduct comprehensive readiness assessments for client businesses to determine compliance with DIB/GIB standards. Assist clients with SAM.gov registration, vendor portals, and small business certifications. Guide businesses through cybersecurity awareness and alignment with NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements. Provide tailored action plans to close compliance gaps and strengthen operational controls. Meet directly with individuals forming a government-contracting focused business and established businesses to provide one-on-one guidance and consulting, ensuring they understand the requirements and best practices for government contracting. Provide market research, to guide decision making and target government contracting opportunities. - (Essential)
• 15% - Outreach & Education. Help represent the program at public events and speak on procurement and industrial base readiness. Assist in building relationships with stakeholders to expand program visibility and impact. This position requires some travel within the state to meet with clients, attend industry events, and deliver outreach programs. Occasional overnight travel may be required for statewide conferences and training (and out of state conferences and training). - (Essential)
• 10% - Innovation & Emerging Technology Support. Work with the State Office Program Manager, N.E. Florida Technology Transfer and Commercialization Specialist to develop strategy and initiatives. Guide innovators toward SBIR/STTR opportunities, including eligibility assessment, proposal preparation, and commercialization planning. Connect businesses with federal research agencies and emerging technology initiatives. Advise on strategies for integrating advanced technologies into supply chains to enhance resilience and competitiveness. Support clients in leveraging innovation programs to strengthen their position in the government marketplace. - (Essential)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.
• Impact of Deadlines: Externally imposed deadlines set and revised beyond one's control. Interruptions influence priorities. Difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days.
• Standing: Daily
• Walking: Daily
• Sitting: Daily
• Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
• Climbing or balancing: Occasionally
• Stooping: Occasionally
• Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Frequently
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Occasionally
• Lifting over 25lbs: Occasionally
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

• This position requires a criminal background screening.
• This position requires fingerprinting.
• This position is eligible for veterans' preference.
• This position requires a valid driver''s license.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu.

Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references.

An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans' Preference pursuant to Section 295.07, F.S.; applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation on or before the posting deadline date as such documentation is required for eligibility determination. Supporting documentation, in addition to the DD214, may be required based on eligibility criteria. For information on obtaining a DD214, visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ or call 1.866.272.6272.

At the conclusion of this search, if a non-preference eligible applicant is appointed to the position and you are a preference-eligible applicant and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, a written complaint requesting an investigation may be submitted to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Blvd., Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708. Such a complaint should be filed within 60 calendar days from the date that the notice the position has been filled is received by the applicant pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S.

Prior to filing a complaint, it is the responsibility of the preference-eligible applicant to contact the designated Human Resources or other contact person at least one time after 45 days have passed from the final date for submitting an application or the interview date, whichever is later in time, if the applicant has not received notice of a hiring decision.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

FTE: 1.0

Closing Date: 12/2/2026