Managing Consultant (full time) - Business Analyst/Acquisition Support

at  Guidehouse

Job Family:
Management Consulting
Travel Required:
None
Clearance Required:
None

What You Will Do:

• Assist a Federal Program Manager in the planning and execution of a federal acquisition that includes:
• Requirements gathering for the contract(s).
• Facilitation of market research (e.g., the development of a Request for Information).
• Development of procurement package artifacts (e.g., Statement of Objectives, Market Research Report, Project Charter).
• Provide general project and program management support to the Program Manager (e.g., developing and centralizing program resources, advising the Program Manager and providing process-related recommendations, and tracking project analytics).
• Develop stakeholder communications and presentations, including executive-level briefings on program status, acquisition status, and related topics.

What You Will Need:

• General Project Management Skills: As the sole team member supporting the Program Manager, the candidate must be a self-starter and capable of managing the client and project, prioritizing and coordinating project activities, and providing strategic direction based on the client’s goals and any project challenges.
• NOTE: As the sole team member, the candidate must also be capable of executing on project and program tasks (i.e., be a doer as well as a thinker/project manager).
• Stakeholder Engagement Skills: The candidate must be capable of coordinating with stakeholders across the organization to achieve project outcomes (e.g., facilitating requirements gathering, working with federal acquisitions stakeholders to facilitate acquisition development and execution).

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Federal Acquisition Experience/Expertise: Experience in, and/or a base level of knowledge of federal contracting (e.g., the proposal/acquisition process, contract types, Federal Acquisition Regulation).
• NOTE: There are acquisition experts employed with Guidehouse who will be available to provide advice and guidance. However, they will not be directly supporting this client.

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 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

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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• Assist a Federal Program Manager in the planning and execution of a federal acquisition that includes:
• Requirements gathering for the contract(s).
• Facilitation of market research (e.g., the development of a Request for Information).
• Development of procurement package artifacts (e.g., Statement of Objectives, Market Research Report, Project Charter).
• Provide general project and program management support to the Program Manager (e.g., developing and centralizing program resources, advising the Program Manager and providing process-related recommendations, and tracking project analytics).
• Develop stakeholder communications and presentations, including executive-level briefings on program status, acquisition status, and related topics