Senior Acquisitions and Business Process Consultant

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Acquisition and Process Consultant to join our Defense and Security Segment, supporting analysis and efficiency recommendations throughout the contract lifecycle. The role involves leading and supporting acquisition activities, data analysis, and delivery of high‑quality deliverables in a dynamic client environment.

The ideal candidate has experience in contracting, acquisitions, supply chain, and provides strategic recommendations.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree and at least 3 years of experience in contracting, acquisitions, supply chain or related fields.
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD PUBLIC TRUST.
• Experience analyzing data from contracts, invoices and stakeholder requirements to develop efficiency recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data from contract documentation, stakeholder requirements and invoices to develop efficiency recommendations.
• Identify insights related to program goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with team to conduct contract reviews and develop strategic recommendations.
• Develop customized acquisition recommendations and present findings from contract analyses.
• Support the contract lifecycle from market research to source selection and post‑award monitoring.
• Create deliverables that synthesize information into actionable recommendations.
• Work independently and as part of a team to complete assigned acquisition tasks.
• Assist in business development activities, including identifying client needs and supporting proposals.

Skills

Data analysis

Contract reviews

Stakeholder collaboration

Acquisition recommendations

Project management

Business development

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

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.

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.

Benefits

• 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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