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Guidehouse · 1 week ago

Sr. Contracts Specialist

Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$76K/yr - $114K/yr

7+ years exp

Guidehouse is a federal government R&D organization seeking a Sr. Contracts Specialist to support the entire program lifecycle from source selection to contract closeout. The role involves leveraging expertise in negotiation and advising on legal requirements and government regulations to streamline the acquisition process.

AdviceConsultingManagement Consulting

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide 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

Act as an advisor regarding legal requirements, client specifications, and government regulations to streamline the acquisition process and maximize client resources

Qualification

TS/SCI clearanceContracts managementProcurement lifecycleFederal Acquisition RegulationsCost evaluation techniquesMicrosoft Office SuiteAdobe AcrobatSelf-directed workCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a polygraph

Bachelor's degree

SEVEN (7) years of experience as a contracts professional in the industry or a contracting officer in the federal government, to include FIVE (5) or more years of 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

Preferred

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