Senior Acquisitions and Business Process 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 Acquisition and Process Consultant to join our Defense and Security Segment, where the individual will support a team in the development and delivery of analysis and efficiency recommendations in a dynamic client environment. This individual will be responsible for helping to plan and implement various efforts related to identifying areas to enhance contract efficiencies. This individual will serve as a key point of contact for the analysis and development of acquisition recommendations and will serve in both a lead and support role for a variety of acquisition-related activities. This will include independently managing workload and tasks, as well as ensuring delivery of high-quality deliverables. The Senior Acquisition and Business Process Analyst Consultant’s responsibilities will include the following:

• Analyze data from a variety of sources (including contract documentation, stakeholder requirements, and invoices) to develop efficiency recommendations that support decision making.

• Analyze various sources of data to identify key insights related to program goals and objectives.

• Collaborate with team to conduct thorough contract reviews to understand client operations and needs and develop strategic recommendations for improvements.

• Collaborate with external stakeholders to develop customized acquisition recommendations and present these recommendations and findings from contract analyses. This includes supporting the entire contract lifecycle from market research activities to source selection and post-award monitoring.

• Collaborate with team to create deliverables that clearly synthesize information into recommendations for improving client’s business and acquisition operations.

• Work successfully as a team member: understanding personal and team roles; contributing to a positive working environment by building solid relationships with team members; proactively seeking guidance, clarification, and feedback.

• Work independently and as a team member on assigned acquisition tasks.

• Assist in business development activities, such as identifying potential client needs and ways Guidehouse can assist, developing proposals and white papers, participating in client and internal account meetings, and more.

What You Will Need:

• 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.

• BA/BS degree

• THREE (3) years of experience in contracting, acquisitions, supply chain, logistics related experience, etc.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Active DHS Public Trust

• Familiarity with the federal acquisition process and the FAR.

• Experience working in procurement, contracts, supply chain management, transportation, or similar disciplines.

• Experience managing clients in a dynamic federal environment with multiple cross-functional stakeholders where priorities can shift rapidly.

• The ability to identify and define new process improvement opportunities for the program.

• Familiarity with law enforcement organizations or large federal organizations.

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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