Managing Consultant - Federal Acquisitions SME

Overview

Job Family:
Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

As part of a team, provide comprehensive support and deep expertise in federal acquisitions to a nascent federal organization a broad mandate to drive transformational change across a cabinet-level agency. Collaborate directly with senior level clients in a fast-paced environment to shape and execute strategy, including stakeholder engagement, internal operations, communications, and program execution.

What You Will Need

• Must have a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.

• Must have a strong executive presence and prior experience in preparing and/or facilitating senior-level client meetings and synthesizing data into high-level outputs.

• The successful candidate will have at least 7-10 years of professional experience in two or more of the following areas:

• Strong understanding of the federal acquisition lifecycle from both government and industry side Prior experience leading Department- or Agency-wide initiatives

• Proven abilities and prior success working in a fast-paced environment with expectations to own and create a workstream, serving as a client advisor to help provide clarity and direction in ambiguous situations.

• Prior development of strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills required, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into tangible documents and/or deliverables.

• Prior experience in creating C-Suite level strategic communications and visuals (i.e. one-pagers, “slick sheets,” etc.).

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts.

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple simultaneous projects in addition to time-sensitive ad-hoc requests.

• Excellent skills in MS Office Suite (e.g., PowerPoint and Excel)

• Familiarity with data analysis and visualization approaches and tools

• Intellectual curiosity and problem-solving instincts

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.

Benefits include:

• 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 Pay Down

• 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.

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