Finance & Acquisitions Specialist

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

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Finance and Acquisition Specialist to support government R&D through full acquisition lifecycle management. You will identify funding needs, review proposals, process funding packages, and report on financial health while ensuring compliance with federal procurement policies.

You will collaborate with technical staff, manage multiple priorities, and apply risk assessment knowledge to maximize client resources and adherence to regulations.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Acquisition Management, Contract Management, Finance, Economics or related field.
• 6+ years' experience in 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 on funding activities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clearance: TS/SCI w/ Poly

Budget/spend management

Federal procurement policies

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/ Acquisition Management/ Contract Management/ Finance/ Economics

Master's degree in Business Administration/ Acquisition Management/ Contract Management/ Finance/ Economics

Tools

ALM

Cognos

Job description

Job Family:Financial Management (FIN)Travel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Active Top Secret SCI with PolygraphWhat 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 security clearance with a polygraphBachelor’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 InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse 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.