Sr. Contracts Specialist

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Sr. Contracts Specialist to join our Federal Contracts team. You will support the full lifecycle of contracts for a government R&D organization, leveraging negotiation expertise and understanding of federal procurement.

The role requires handling multiple priorities and advising on legal and regulatory requirements. Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a bachelor's degree, and 5+ years of contracts experience are required.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree
• FIVE (5) years of experience as a contracts professional in the industry or a contracting officer in the federal government
• Experience with Intel Community contracts or subcontracts
• Experience with procurement lifecycle from source selection through closeout
• Experience with RFIs and BAAs
• Experience evaluating cost and price procedures/techniques to evaluate offers

Responsibilities

• Lead contracts lifecycle support from source selection through closeout
• Advise on legal requirements, client specifications and government regulations
• Collaborate with technical and management staff to streamline acquisition processes
• Prepare contract award and modification packages for review and approval

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Family: Federal Contracts (ESA) Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do

As a Sr. Contracts Specialist, you will be a part of the contracts team for a federal government R&D organization providing support for the entire program lifecycle, from source selection activities through contract closeout. Leverage expertise in negotiation, handle multiple priorities effectively, work with a wide variety of technical and project management staff, and apply knowledge of risk assessments and federal procurement topics. Working in a team environment, you will act as an advisor regarding legal 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 polygraph
• Bachelor's degree
• FIVE (5) years of experience as a contracts professional in the industry or a contracting officer in the federal government

Experience should include, but not be limited to:

• Intel Community experience with contracts or subcontracts
• Experience with procurement lifecycle, from source selection activities through closeout.
• Experience with Requests for Information (RFI) and Broad Agency Announcements (BAA)
• Experience with evaluation of cost and price procedures/techniques to evaluate offers

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Demonstrated knowledge of and the formation and administration of different government contract types
• Demonstrated proficient knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) AND with Non-FAR based instruments such as Other Transaction Agreements
• Assist with the preparation of contract award and modification packages for final review and approval
• Ability to be self-directed and work under minimal supervision
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with personnel at all levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functional teams
• Experience working in a closed areas with moderate oversight.
• Prior experience as a lead on a contract
• Experience entering and maintaining contract data into a contract management system.

The annual salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$141,000.00.

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.

• 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.

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.