Government Contracting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

TradeCraft is seeking a Government Contracting Specialist to lead and manage all aspects of federal, state, and even some local government contracting initiatives. This role will focus on identifying opportunities, developing and submitting proposals, managing compliance, and ensuring successful contract execution. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of government procurement processes and is passionate about helping a women-owned business expand its public sector footprint.

Monitoring state and federal agency websites including the centralized master bidders list for state and federal daily postings of bid opportunities on the state level and through SAM.gov.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Contract Acquisition

• Research and identify relevant government contracting opportunities (e.g., SAM.gov, state procurement sites).

• Register and maintain company profiles on required platforms (SAM.gov, SBA, DSBS, etc.).

• Develop and submit compliant RFP, RFQ, and RFIs for federal, state, and local agencies.

Proposal Management

• Lead proposal development process: writing, pricing strategy, compliance checks, and packaging.

• Collaborate with internal creative, strategy, and finance teams to assemble proposal content.

• Ensure timely submission of all bids and proposals.

Compliance & Administration

• Maintain compliance with FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific regulations.

• Manage required certifications (e.g., WOSB, HUB) and ensure renewals are up to date.

• Oversee post-award reporting, invoicing, and contract deliverables.

Relationship Building

• Build and maintain relationships with contracting officers, procurement officers, and small business liaisons.

• Attend industry days, government procurement events, and matchmaking forums on behalf of TradeCraft.

Strategic Development

• Advise leadership on strategic positioning within government markets.

• Help develop a pipeline of target agencies and upcoming opportunities.

• Assist us in developing a script that we can use to automate locating and vetting opportunities.

TradeCraft is a full-service advertising and communications firm that specializes in creating unique solutions that deliver results. With offices in San Antonio and Austin, we are a carefully curated team of subject matter experts offering novel solutions based on learned practices, past performance, and trade knowledge. Our day-to-day is focused on developing marketable strategies for the distribution of engaging content across a multitude of channels. We are makers, strategists, project managers, graphic designers, public relations professionals, copywriters, user experience specialists, engineers, media buyers, traffic & print production managers.

Company Description

TradeCraft is a full-service advertising and communications firm that specializes in creating unique solutions that deliver results. With offices in San Antonio and Austin, we are a carefully curated team of subject matter experts offering novel solutions based on learned practices, past performance, and trade knowledge. Our day-to-day is focused on developing marketable strategies for the distribution of engaging content across a multitude of channels. We are makers, strategists, project managers, graphic designers, public relations professionals, copywriters, user experience specialists, engineers, media buyers, traffic & print production managers.