Senior Government IT Bid & Contracts Specialist NJ/NY - Hybrid in Brooklyn, NY

ZAASS LLC is a growing New Jersey-based IT staffing and consulting firm certified as MWBE (NJ & NYC), MWBE with the Port Authority of NY/NJ, and NJ SBE. We specialize in delivering high-quality IT talent to public-sector and enterprise clients and are expanding our government contracting footprint.
We are seeking a Senior Government IT Bid & Contracts Specialist to lead and execute end-to-end government contracting efforts across New Jersey and New York. This is a high-impact role focused on winning IT staffing contracts, building procurement relationships, and leveraging MWBE/SBE programs.

Job Title: Senior Government IT Bid & Contracts Specialist (NJ/NY   MWBE)
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: NJ/NY Hybrid (Primarily remote; onsite as needed for meetings/events)
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Compensation: Competitive; based on experience
Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle bid management for RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs focused on IT staffing and consulting services

• Analyze solicitations from NJ/NY agencies and develop compliant, compelling proposals

• Own pricing strategy, candidate/resume alignment, and submission through procurement portals

• Build and maintain relationships with procurement officers and hiring managers across NJ and NYC agencies

• Actively engage through platforms such as NJSTART, NYC PASSPort/CROL, and Bonfire (PANYNJ)

• Represent the company at networking events, supplier diversity programs, and industry meetups

• Identify and pursue MWBE/SBE opportunities including set-asides, discretionary contracts, task orders, and small purchases

• Maintain a pipeline of upcoming opportunities and track deadlines across multiple platforms

Required Qualifications

• 5 7+ years of hands-on experience in government IT contracting, specifically IT staffing or IT services

• Proven track record of winning government contracts in New Jersey and/or New York (must include examples or contract references in resume)

• Existing network within NJ/NY government agencies and procurement ecosystem

• Strong knowledge of NJ and NYC procurement processes, compliance requirements, and evaluation criteria

• Direct experience with NJSTART, NYC PASSPort, Bonfire (PANYNJ), and similar platforms

• Experience working with state, county, and municipal agencies in NJ and NY

• Demonstrated ability to identify and pursue MWBE/SBE opportunities and participation goals

• Excellent proposal writing, communication, and multitasking skills in deadline-driven environments

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PDF tools for proposal development

Important Requirement:
Only apply if you are local and you have direct experience winning NJ/NY government IT contracts and working with procurement portals such as NJSTART, PASSPort, Bonfire, or similar systems.