Position Location:  Headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri, (Buchanan County) with additional responsibilities for all fifteen counties in the Northwest Region.

Specific Responsibilities:  Regional Business Development Specialists provide leadership and expertise to the local community within the assigned counties with research-based education and information. This position is primarily focused on providing technical and business assistance to Missouri businesses interested in selling their products and services to the government. The Specialist will provide government contracting acquisition and management expertise to small and large businesses by providing accurate information, technical assistance, clarification of contract standards and/or special contract provisions, as well as and how to seek, obtain and perform on government prime contracts and subcontracts.

In addition, develop, coordinate, instruct, and evaluate business entrepreneurial education offerings provided to the local community in the areas of strategic business planning, marketing, management, finance, capital formation, technology development, operations, human resources, government contracting, business start-up and business growth/sustainability, as well as other timely business related topics to assist existing and new entrepreneurs.

As a business faculty member with the University of Missouri Extension, this position is responsible for developing and fostering community and academic partnerships, develop revenue generation opportunities, and actively participate in activities that improve economic and societal outcomes throughout Missouri.  Business development is an important component of the state’s economic development strategy and the University of Missouri’s economic development mission. This position is a key component to enhancing the economic develop of our state! For more information about MU Extension, please visit http://extension.missouri.edu / and http://www.missouribusiness.net/ptac /.

Minimum Qualifications:  An earned master's degree in business, or related area with appropriate coursework exhibited is required.  Ability to travel and to work flexible is required.

Ideal candidate will have two or more years experience in procurement, government contract acquisition and/or contract management, and be able to demonstrate an understanding of government procurement practices and regulatory requirements of agencies, and familiarity with CCR, FED BIZ OPS, DGARS, GSA FSS, and SBVS.

Application Procedure:  Submit a completed application, cover letter, current resume and academic transcripts to: MU Extension HR, 205 Whitten Hall, Columbia, MO  65211.  For questions please call (573) 882-4721 or email hrdext@missouri.edu .  An application form and complete position description is available at http://extension.missouri.edu/careers .   EEO/AA/ADA employer