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Travel Required:

Clearance Required:

What You Will Do:
We are looking for an experienced Contract Lead to oversee contract execution and ensure compliance with federal IT, security, and acquisition requirements for a multi‑cloud data platform program. This position is a hybrid full‑time role located in Bethesda, MD.

• Serve as the primary lead for contract execution, ensuring compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and security requirements

• Provide oversight and guidance on federal IT and security policies, procedures, standards, and methodologies

• Coordinate with program leadership to ensure contract activities align with scope, performance requirements, and Government direction

• Support contract administration activities, including coordination with the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative as required

• Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance for compliance with contract terms and applicable federal standards

• Provide leadership and subject‑matter expertise related to security, compliance, and risk management throughout the contract lifecycle

• Contribute to program reporting, reviews, and audits related to contractual and compliance obligations

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience on Federal IT projects, including at least two (2) years leading tasks of similar size and scope

• Deep knowledge of federal IT and security policies, procedures, standards, and methodologies

• Strong technical background in technologies, network devices, hardware, and software

• Professional certification commensurate with duties, such as ISC2, CISSP, CC, ISACA, or SANS Institute certification

• Strong verbal and written communication skills suitable for federal stakeholders and leadership audiences

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their public trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience supporting NIH, HHS, or other federal health‑related IT environments

• Familiarity with ATO, continuous monitoring, or Zero Trust initiatives

• Experience managing or supporting large, complex data or cloud‑based programs

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

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus