Finance & Acquisitions Specialist

Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Finance and Acquisition Specialist, you will support government R&D by providing full acquisition lifecycle management. This includes identifying funding needs, reviewing funding proposals, processing funding packages, and reporting on the financial health and activities of the organization. You will leverage your expertise to ensure accuracy and consistency in all funding packages, manage multiple priorities effectively, work with a wide variety of technical and project management staff, and apply knowledge of risk assessments and federal procurement/acquisition policies to ensure proper compliance. Working in a team environment, you will act as an advisor regarding financial reporting requirements, client specifications, and government regulations to streamline the acquisition process and maximize client resources.

Requirements

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a polygraph
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Acquisition Management, Contract Management, Finance, Economics or related field.
SIX (6) or more years' of experience in IC acquisition lifecycle framework and federal budget/spend plan management.
Experience with procurement lifecycle, from source selection activities through closeout.
Experience working in Government financial tools such as ALM and Cognos to initiate, track, process, and report on funding activities.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Business Administration, Acquisition Management, Contract Management, Finance, or Economics.
DAWIA Level II or equivalent in Contracting or Program Management.
Prior IC acquisition support experience.
Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with personnel at all levels.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively, as needed.

Responsibilities

Support government R&D by providing full acquisition lifecycle management.
Identify funding needs.
Review funding proposals.
Process funding packages.
Report on the financial health and activities of the organization.
Ensure accuracy and consistency in all funding packages.
Manage multiple priorities effectively.
Work with a wide variety of technical and project management staff.
Apply knowledge of risk assessments and federal procurement/acquisition policies to ensure proper compliance.
Act as an advisor regarding financial reporting requirements, client specifications, and government regulations to streamline the acquisition process and maximize client resources.

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