Senior Federal Contracts Strategist — TS/SCI with Poly

Guidehouse; Bethesda, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse in Bethesda, MD seeks a Sr. Contracts Specialist to support a federal government R&D program.

You will manage the full contract lifecycle, from source selection through closeout, and advise on legal requirements, government regulations, and risk assessments to maximize program success. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a Bachelor's degree, and at least five years of contracts experience in either industry or the federal government.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of contracts experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the full program lifecycle from source selection to closeout.
• Advise on legal requirements, client specifications, and government regulations.
• Collaborate with technical and project management staff to streamline procurement.

Skills

TS/SCI Polygraph

Negotiation

Collaboration

Government contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Guidehouse in Bethesda, MD seeks a Sr. Contracts Specialist to support a federal government R&D program.

You will manage the full contract lifecycle, from source selection through closeout, and advise on legal requirements, government regulations, and risk assessments to maximize program success. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a Bachelor's degree, and at least five years of contracts experience in either industry or the federal government.