Acquisition Specialist

About the role

An Acquisition Specialist will support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) with analytical, consulting, and/or assessments of technical, business & administrative goals of a Department of War (DoW) research program. You will perform analysis requiring advanced knowledge of the DoW procurement process and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support analytical, consulting, and/or assessments of technical, business & administrative goals of a Department of War (DoW) research program
• Perform analysis requiring advanced knowledge of the DoW procurement process and methodologies

Requirements

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
• Masters Degree
• SIX (6) or more years' experience with Department of War (DoW) acquisition processes
• Experience should include, but not be limited to:
• Experience with varied acquisition methodologies and strategies within the DoD
• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement requirements, as required within the FAR
• Experience working with contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other transactions

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with DARPA
• Leveraging and integrating AI tools to improve processes and workflow efficiency
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Flexibility and adaptability to change
• Organizing, multitasking, and responding to quick turn-around requests
• Analyzing, summarizing, and communicating the intellectual content of scientific and technological information to both technical and lay audiences quickly and effectively
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Clear and succinct oral, visual, and written communication skills

Skills

• Prior experience working with DARPA
• Leveraging and integrating AI tools to improve processes and workflow efficiency
• Microsoft Office proficiency

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

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities 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. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process. If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.