Finance & Acquisitions Specialist

Guidehouse; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Student loan paydown

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Finance and Acquisition Specialist to support government R&D through full acquisition lifecycle management, funding analysis, and reporting on financial health. The role requires coordinating with multiple teams to ensure compliance with federal procurement policies.

Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a related bachelor’s degree, and 6+ years in IC acquisition and budget management, including ALM and Cognos usage.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Acquisition Management, Contract Management, Finance, Economics or related field.
• SIX (6) or more years' of IC acquisition lifecycle framework and federal budget/spend plan management.
• Experience with procurement lifecycle from source selection through closeout.
• Experience with Government financial tools such as ALM and Cognos to initiate, track, process, and report funding activities.

Responsibilities

• Support government R&D with full acquisition lifecycle management.
• Identify funding needs, review funding proposals, process funding packages, and report on financial health and activities.
• Advise on financial reporting requirements, client specs, and government regulations to streamline the acquisition process.

Skills

Security clearance

Budget/spend management

Procurement lifecycle

Federal procurement policies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

ALM

Cognos

Job description

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.

Job Family

Financial Management (FIN)

Travel Required

None

Clearance Required

Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Need

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor’s 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 II or equivalent in 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 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.