Guidehouse

Finance & Acquisitions Specialist

Guidehouse$100K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant fields like Business Administration or Finance
  • 6+ years in IC acquisition lifecycle and federal budget management
  • Experience in procurement lifecycle from selection to closeout
  • Familiarity with government financial tools (ALM, Cognos)

Responsibilities

  • Support government R&D by managing the acquisition lifecycle
  • Identify and review funding needs and proposals
  • Process funding packages and report on financial health
  • Ensure accuracy in funding packages across multiple priorities
  • Advise on financial reporting, client specs, and regulations
  • Streamline acquisition processes to optimize client resources

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Potential eligibility for discretionary incentive bonus
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance Options
  • Health Savings, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care FSAs
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Student Loan PayDown Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development
  • Skills Development & Certifications
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Community Outreach Sponsored Events
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
  • Mobility Stipend
Full Job Description

Job Family:

Financial Management (FIN)


Travel Required:

None


Clearance Required:

Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do:

As a Finance and Acquisition Specialist, you will support government R&D by providing full acquisition lifecycle management. This includes identifying funding needs, reviewing funding proposals, processing funding packages, and reporting on the financial health and activities of the organization. You will leverage your expertise to ensure accuracy and consistency in all funding packages, manage multiple priorities effectively, work with a wide variety of technical and project management staff, and apply knowledge of risk assessments and federal procurement/acquisition policies to ensure proper compliance. Working in a team environment, you will act as an advisor regarding financial reporting requirements, client specifications, and government regulations to streamline the acquisition process and maximize client resources.

What You Will Need:

  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD securityclearance with a polygraph

  • Bachelor27s degree in Business Administration, Acquisition Management, Contract Management, Finance, Economics or related field.

  • SIX (6) or more years' of experience in IC acquisition lifecycle framework and federal budget/spend plan management.

  • Experience with procurement lifecycle, from source selection activities through closeout.

  • Experience working in Government financial tools such as ALM and Cognos to initiate, track, process, and report on funding activities.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Master's degree in Business Administration, Acquisition Management, Contract Management, Finance, or Economics.

  • DAWIA Level IIorequivalentin Contracting or Program Management.

  • Prior IC acquisition support experience.

  • Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with personnel at all levels.

  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively, as needed.

The annual salary range for this position is $100,100.00-$150,400.00. 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 a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
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2018

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