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We are currently searching for an experienced Federal and State Procurement Specialist to join a team that supports public-sector clients in managing large federally and state-funded programs. You'll help clients and subrecipients plan, carry out, and document procurements that meet federal Uniform Guidance, state procurement law, and program-specific requirements. The work centers on getting procurement right the first time and keeping files audit-ready from solicitation through closeout.
This role is ideal for someone who knows procurement rules in depth, enjoys turning complex requirements into clear processes, and can work comfortably with state agencies, local governments, and grant recipients. The candidate can be located in Mobile or Montgomery, AL on a hybrid basis.
What you’ll be doing:
- Review and evaluate subrecipient and client procurements for compliance with 2 CFR 200.317 through 200.327, applicable state procurement statutes, and program guidance.
- Develop and review solicitation documents (RFPs, RFQs, IFBs), evaluation criteria, and scoring methodologies.
- Confirm that required federal contract provisions (2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II) and any program-specific clauses are included in contracts and subcontracts.
- Perform or review cost and price analyses, independent cost estimates, and sole-source justifications.
- Verify suspension and debarment status through SAM.gov and document results in the procurement file.
- Support compliance with cross-cutting requirements such as Davis-Bacon, Build America, Buy America (BABA), DBE/MBE/WBE participation, and conflict of interest standards, as applicable to each program.
- Build and maintain procurement checklists, templates, desk guides, and standard operating procedures.
- Conduct procurement file reviews and prepare findings, corrective action recommendations, and status reports.
- Provide technical assistance and training to subrecipients and client staff.
- Support audit, monitoring, and closeout activities by preparing and organizing documentation.
What you need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, supply chain, contracts management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of experience in public procurement, grants compliance, or contract administration involving federal funds.
- Working knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), particularly procurement standards.
- Familiarity with state and local public procurement and competitive bid requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to build clear, well-organized documentation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain regulatory requirements to non-specialists.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
- Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
Bonus points if you have:
- Experience with programs funded by ARPA/SLFRF, IIJA (including BEAD), HHS, HUD, DOT, or FEMA.
- Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
- Experience with Alabama procurement law and agency practices.
- Experience supporting single audits or federal monitoring reviews.
Why Volkert?
Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.
Key Benefits:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Medical, Dental, & Vision
- 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
- Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
- Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
- Wellness incentives
- Student Debt Retirement Match
- Additional voluntary benefits
The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.
“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”
– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, supply chain, contracts management, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience in public procurement, grants compliance, or contract administration involving federal funds
- Working knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance, particularly procurement standards
- Familiarity with state and local public procurement and competitive bid requirements
- Strong attention to detail and ability to build clear, well-organized documentation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including explaining regulatory requirements to non-specialists
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
- Valid driver's license and satisfactory motor vehicle report
- Experience with ARPA/SLFRF, IIJA including BEAD, HHS, HUD, DOT, or FEMA-funded programs
- Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation
- Experience with Alabama procurement law and agency practices
- Experience supporting single audits or federal monitoring reviews
What We Do
Volkert’s history began in 1925 when it was founded in New Orleans as Doullut & Erwin to provide waterfront and heavy construction services, as well as airport design services beginning in 1927. During World War II, the company contributed to the design and construction of U.S. Navy shipyards for the production of “Liberty Ships” as well as dry docks and self-operating steel and wood docks for the war effort. Following the war, the firm relocated to Mobile, Alabama where it was headed by David Volkert. Volkert acquired the company in 1954 and led its involvement in the design of the U.S. interstate highway system, the largest civil engineering project in history, in nine southeastern states and the District of Columbia. Renamed for Volkert in 1963, and under his leadership, the firm has expanded to provide a wide range of design services in transportation, aviation, construction, public works and utilities, property acquisition, and environmental engineering. Through its accomplished history, Volkert has earned over 60 major engineering awards as well as several inductions into the Engineering Hall of Fame. Volkert is now the largest Alabama-based engineering company and is ranked in the top quartile of the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms. Today, Volkert is listed among the top 1% of engineering companies in the United States and our commitment to serving our clients, our communities, and our nation with excellence is as steadfast as it was over ninety years ago.
