Technical Assistance Consultant

Job overview

The Technical Assistance Consultant assignment is temporary, approximately 10 hours per week, and its work arrangement and travel requirements will be established before hire; the listing is associated with Seattle, WA. Compensation is not specified. The Interim Firm supports businesses and government organizations with technical assistance, procurement, grant management, and operational support, with a mission to help clients improve operations and pursue their goals. The consultant helps businesses navigate Disadvantaged Business Enterprise certification and government procurement processes, particularly in Washington State. Through counseling, application and registration guidance, opportunity research, training, and documentation, the role helps clients build capacity to compete for public-sector work while leaving certification and award decisions to the responsible agencies.

What you'll do

• Conduct individual counseling and develop prioritized action plans
• guide businesses through DBE certification applications and documentation
• provide Washington-specific guidance using OMWBE, DES, and WSDOT resources
• assist with vendor registrations and procurement portals, including WEBS, SAM.gov, Biddingo, and MRSC Rosters
• explain government purchasing processes
• help research opportunities and purchasing contacts
• review capability statements and basic bid or proposal materials
• develop and deliver workshops and resource guides
• maintain counseling records, action plans, status updates, referrals, and progress reports
• protect confidential information and verify guidance against current agency requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

technical assistance consultant

seattle wa listing

the interim firm

dbe certification

small business counseling

government procurement

washington state

vendor registration

procurement opportunities

bid and proposal support

workshops

temporary w-2

approximately 10 hours weekly

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Approximately 10 hours per week on a temporary W-2 assignment. Requires at least five years of relevant experience in government procurement, small-business technical assistance, supplier diversity, certification support, contract administration, or a related field. Washington procurement resource familiarity is preferred or must be developed quickly.

About the employer

The Interim Firm LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.