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Guidehouse · 7 hours ago

Senior Acquisitions Project Coordinator

Guidehouse is a management consulting firm, and they are seeking a Senior Acquisitions Project Coordinator to assist a federal client with federal contracting activities. The role involves coordinating the development of acquisition documents and supporting project delivery under the supervision of the project manager.

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Responsibilities

The Senior Acquisitions Project Coordinator will be responsible for assisting a federal client with the coordination of federal contracting activities and development of federal acquisition documents related to professional services, software, hardware, or other IT peripheral equipment
The Senior Acquisitions Project Coordinator works closely with, and under supervision of, the project manager (Engagement Lead and Acquisitions SME) to execute project delivery, craft acquisition strategies, and develop various documents related to acquisition planning and procurement
The Senior Acquisitions Project Coordinator supports identifying strategic opportunities to improve customer service within the client’s bureau and across the larger enterprise
This can include supporting the writing of acquisition-relevant documents on behalf of the client’s customers, drafting talking points and email communications, managing stakeholder/customer outreach, researching historical documents on the client/customer SharePoint sites and public databases, as well as performing qualitative and quantitative research and analyzing findings to develop whitepapers and presentations
The Senior Acquisitions Project duties include coordinating and developing acquisition documents (e.g., Requests for Information (RFIs), Acquisition Plans (APs), Brand Name Justifications (J&As), Request for Quotes (RFQs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs))
Within the team, the Senior Acquisitions Project Coordinator conducts outreach to customer offices to gather use case information and requirements related to specific IT product usage (including background information on each customer’s office missions and objectives)
The Senior Acquisitions Project Coordinator facilitates data call collection, crafts customer use case write-ups, and writes portions of acquisition documents that drive the overall acquisition package development
In addition to facilitating meetings with customers, the Senior Acquisitions Project Coordinator may also interact with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their resellers, as well as other federal contractor teams
The Senior Acquisitions Project Coordinator attends and takes notes during all meetings to document pricing discussions, possible contract terms and conditions, among other critical discussion topics that may inform an acquisition

Qualification

Federal contracting experienceAcquisition document developmentProject/program managementQualitative researchQuantitative researchMicrosoft O365 proficiencyMeeting facilitationAnalytical skillsTechnical writingCommunication skillsAttention to detailProblem-solving skillsSelf-starter attitude

Required

An ACTIVE and CURRENT SECRET federal security clearance
Bachelor's Degree; OR FOUR (4) years of experience relevant to Acquisitions or Contracting or Procurement and/or Qualitative and Quantitative Research may be used in lieu of a bachelor's degree
THREE (3) years of experience relevant to Acquisitions or Contracting or Procurement and/or Qualitative and Quantitative Research
Experience in project/program management, meeting facilitation, and technical writing
Strong attention to detail
Skills to manage multiple and competing priorities
Communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing)
Flexible and agile attitude with a willingness to provide support where needed

Preferred

At least three (3) years' experience supporting a multi-disciplinary team. Experience coordinating efforts within a team is a plus
At least three (3) years' experience supporting the development of FAR compliant acquisitions packages for government programs
Possess project/program management experience and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team
Highly comfortable and well-versed in using Microsoft O365 platform and assorted web-based applications
Knowledge of the State Department organization, or prior history with State Department projects
Knowledge of public budgeting and/or experience in supporting Federal Government budgeting activities
Experience or familiarity with IT products (such as virtualized machines, cloud/on-premise environments, cloud-based platforms, or IT hardware) and professional services
Familiarity of key documents that comprise federal acquisition packages
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail, thoroughness, quality, & customer service orientation
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience managing and prioritizing multiple assignments with strict deadlines and ability to coordinate efforts among many stakeholders
Self-starter/self-driven; demonstrated ability to work with a team, as well as independently

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

Company

Guidehouse

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Guidehouse offers consulting services for public and commercial markets with expertise in management, technology, and risk consulting.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.75M
Key Investors
Mission Daybreak
2023-11-06Acquired
2023-02-16Grant· $0.75M

Leadership Team

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Scott McIntyre
Chairman and CEO
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Alicia Harkness
Partner
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