Greater Southwest Development Corporation (GSDC) is a community development agency based in the City of Chicago whose primary goal is to improve the quality of life in southwest
Chicago through entrepreneurial, commercial and residential real estate development, as well as a variety of business and residential resources.

Our vision: A thriving southwest Chicago community.

Our mission: To be a catalyst for creating and maintaining a vital southwest Chicago community by empowering, building and sustaining development that raises the quality of life for our neighborhood residents, businesses and industries.

Position: Director, Illinois PTAC at GSDC

Reports to: Program Services Director

Basic Function: The PTAC Director is a full-time (100%) manager who shall direct and monitor the marketing, program activities and financial affairs of the center to deliver effective services to the small business community, ensure the PTAC’s compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Executive Orders, implement the Cooperative Agreement and serve as the principal contact point for all matters involving the PTAC. This position is responsible to directly deliver or supervise delivery of a minimum of 1,000 hours of direct one-on-one consultation.

The PTAC Director interacts with existing small business owners through appointment-based, confidential one-on-one advising, research and training. The PTAC Program seeks to ensure firms in the region are winning government contracts and subcontracts so that they can grow/diversify their business and further contribute to the economic vibrancy of our community. By providing technical assistance on how to find contracts, bid on them responsively, and comply with post-award terms and conditions, firms in the region are more likely to succeed long-term in the marketplace.

Principal Job Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities must include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct on-site plant surveys to assess the potential of a firm to perform successfully in the Federal market.

• Conduct research, using reference material, government publications, and contacts with Federal buying installations, to identify the segments of the Federal market that match each firm's product mix and administrative and technical capabilities.

• Provide guidance to firms to help them fill out a range of required government forms and review government requirements and contract terms with firms and explain the meaning and significance of these requirements and terms.

• Follow up and troubleshooting assistance in every aspect of Federal government contracting from contract award through successful contract completion.

• Establish and maintain contacts within the Federal acquisition system, and call on these contacts for help in providing assistance to firms.

• Provide bid leads to firms to market their products and/or services to federal agencies.

• Provides specifications and standards to firms and assists them in understanding solicitation requirements.

• Provide guidance to firms that want to pursue special business certifications such as women-owned, minority-owned, DBE, 8 (a) or other special designations they may be deemed qualified.

• Plan and deliver marketing campaigns and webinars/live events to promote PTAC and educate businesses.

• Collaborate with other members of the Program Services Department to increase outreach success and client satisfaction.

• Attend PTAC related events and conferences.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. degree in business, finance, marketing, public administration, or equivalent experience

• Basic knowledge of manufacturing and industrial businesses, quality control and processes

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to master technical literature

• Background in either government contract administration, purchasing, business, management, or small business ownership

Position Classification

Exempt. Salary to commensurate with experience. Robust compensation package offered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Employees are required to wear face masks, social distance and to perform covid tests to prevent the spread of the virus.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60629: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accrodance with local law and regulations? Yes or No

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• legal contracts: 2 years (Preferred)
• Small Business Ownership: 2 years (Preferred)
• government contracts: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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