Managing Consultant - Federal Acquisitions SME

Guidehouse•McLean, VA

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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, “slicksheets,” etc.).

Nice To Haves

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

Benefits

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 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