Federal Contracts Associate

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Sick Time & Holidays

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Federal Contracts Associate to support public sector teams through the contract lifecycle from cradle to grave. Responsibilities include preparing NDAs, Teaming Agreements, and RFPs, advising on rights and risks, and negotiating terms with clients.

The role emphasizes contract administration in the Federal Government space, with opportunities to review terms for compliance and manage awards, modifications, and closeouts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; four years of additional professional experience may substitute for degree.
• 2-4 years of experience as a contracts professional in the Federal government marketplace preferred.
• Experience in contract administration; working knowledge of the FAR; strong writing and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support contract administration from cradle to grave for US Government contracts and subcontracts.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing NDAs, Teaming Agreements, and RFPs.
• Advise management on contractual rights, obligations, and risks.
• Participate in negotiations to establish terms and conditions for assigned contracts.
• Review terms for risk and compliance during proposal preparation as part of the team.
• Process contract awards, modifications, and closeouts; monitor deadlines and actions.
• Maintain contractual documentation in internal databases.

Skills

Contract administration

Proposal review

Negotiation

Compliance writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Federal Contracts Associate page is loaded## Federal Contracts Associatelocations: US - VA, McLeantime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: 44874**Job Family:**Federal Contracts**Travel Required:**Up to 10%**Clearance Required:**None**What You Will Do:**Support Guidehouse's public sector teams throughout the contract lifecycle.**Responsibilities Include:*** Assist the Guidehouse US Government Contracts and the public sector teams with contract administration from cradle to grave including preparing and reviewing documents like Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, and Requests for Proposal (RFP).* Advise management of contractual rights, obligations, and risks.* Participate in negotiations with existing or prospective clients to establish terms and conditions for assigned contracts.* Effectively communicate issues and propose solution(s) for contractual challenges.* Participate in proposal preparation as a member of the team with special emphasis on reviewing contract terms for risks and compliance.* Process contract awards, modifications, and close out of US Government contracts and subcontracts with external and internal customers.* Monitor and track upcoming contractual actions and deadlines.* Maintain contractual documentation for applicable Guidehouse agreements in various internal databases.**What You Will Need:*** Bachelor's Degree; Four (4) years additional professional experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.* 2-4 years of experience as a contracts professional in the Federal government marketplace preferred.**What Would Be Nice To Have:*** Experience in contract administration;* Experience working with Federal Government contracts;* Great organization and writing skills; and* Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).**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.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties.*Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.*