Federal Acquisitions Senior Consultant

Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do: Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Consultant with a specialty acquisition policies and procedures in the federal government. As an Acquisition Senior Consultant, you have the opportunity to provide significant input to optimizing the acquisition processes with the agency. As part of this effort, you will help connect program needs to contracting office requirements by identifying standards, processes, metrics, and tools that support the acquisition lifecycle. What You Will Need:

Demonstrates a record of working in the federal acquisitions space, and the ability to assess problems, looking for creative and feasible solutions. Specific skills required include:

• A 4-year degree from an accredited college or university.

• 5 years of work experience

• Experience with federal acquisition lifecycles and the Federal Acquisition Register (FAR)

• Demonstrates proven success in a management consulting role supporting federal budgeting and acquisition-related projects

• Experience with data analysis and data visualization

• Demonstrates creative thinking skills and individual initiative

• Experience with delivering high-quality client service in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment

• Ability to use data to inform strategy, problem-solve and make decisions

• Innovative mindset and intellectual curiosity regarding industry and academic trends

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Proven ability to work independently

• Proven track record of meeting deadlines and managing recurring deliverables

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master’s degree (MBA, MPH, MPP, MHA, MPA, MSOD)

• Acquisition Certification (e.g., DAWIA, FAC-C)

• Experience in public health and/or healthcare

The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00-$133,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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