Federal and State Procurement Specialist

Job overview

The Federal and State Procurement Specialist role is hybrid, with work locations in Mobile or Montgomery, AL. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Volkert’s public-sector clients managing federally and state-funded programs; Volkert provides infrastructure, environmental, and natural-resource solutions. The specialist helps clients and subrecipients conduct compliant procurements and maintain audit-ready records. By reviewing procurement files, developing solicitation materials, advising on requirements, and supporting monitoring and closeout, the role helps public programs meet applicable rules and document decisions clearly.

What you'll do

• Review procurements for compliance with federal Uniform Guidance, state procurement statutes, and program guidance
• develop and review RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, evaluation criteria, and scoring methods
• confirm required contract provisions
• review cost and price analyses, independent cost estimates, and sole-source justifications
• verify suspension and debarment status through SAM.gov
• support applicable cross-cutting requirements
• maintain checklists, templates, desk guides, and procedures
• conduct file reviews and prepare findings and corrective-action recommendations
• provide technical assistance and training
• organize documentation for audits, monitoring, and closeout.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

federal and state procurement specialist

hybrid

mobile al

montgomery al

volkert

public procurement

uniform guidance

2 cfr part 200

grants compliance

contract administration

audit readiness

federal programs

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan, medical, dental and vision, 401(k) with employer matching, paid time off and holidays, employer-paid life/AD&D and disability insurance, wellness incentives, student debt retirement match, and voluntary benefits.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 3+ years in public procurement, grants compliance, or federal-fund contract administration, and working knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 procurement standards. Alabama procurement law, FAR, and federal program experience are listed as bonus qualifications. Employee-owned company with ESOP and student debt retirement match.

About the employer

Volkert Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.