Temporary On-Call Federal Government Contracting Counselor

Position Information

Job Summary The Federal Government Contracting Counselor is a member of the Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator team, which helps strengthen and grow the government industrial base. This role provides assistance to businesses, entrepreneurs, and technology start-ups by helping them understand the government marketplace, identify contracting opportunities, strengthen procurement readiness, and navigate registrations, certifications, solicitation requirements, proposal development, compliance considerations, and post-award responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills, an approachable and professional presence, and the ability to build trust with businesses at varying levels of government contracting experience. This position requires skillful questioning, active listening, and the ability to assess client needs and explain complex procurement topics in plain language.

This is a temporary on-call position through 2026, and will work 10-12 hours a week with a hybrid work schedule preferred. Remote work may be considered based on program needs and candidate qualifications. Opportunities to travel locally to events and conferences. Job Duties Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

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Physical Requirements Salary Pay Range is $30-35/hour Work Hours Variable; 10-12 hours/week

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Open Date 06/26/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

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