Finance & Acquisitions Specialist

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Bethesda, MD, USA
In-Office
100K-150K Annually
Senior level
Consulting
The Role
Manages the full government acquisition lifecycle, including funding needs identification, proposal review, funding package processing, financial reporting, risk assessment, and compliance with federal procurement policies. Advises technical and project management personnel on financial requirements, client specifications, and government regulations. Supports budget and spend-plan management, procurement activities from source selection through closeout, and funding tracking and reporting using ALM and Cognos.
Summary Generated by Built In

Job Family:

Financial Management (FIN)


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do:

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. 

What You Will Need:

  • 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.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • 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.

The annual salary range for this position is $100,100.00-$150,400.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected].  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 [email protected]. 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.

Skills Required

  • Active and maintained TS/SCI federal or DoD security clearance with polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Acquisition Management, Contract Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field
  • Six or more years of experience in the IC acquisition lifecycle framework and federal budget or spend-plan management
  • Experience with the procurement lifecycle, from source selection activities through closeout
  • Experience using government financial tools such as ALM and Cognos to initiate, track, process, and report funding activities
  • Master's degree in Business Administration, Acquisition Management, Contract Management, Finance, or Economics
  • DAWIA Level II or equivalent certification in Contracting or Program Management
  • Prior IC acquisition support experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Guidehouse Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Guidehouse and has not been reviewed or approved by Guidehouse.

  • Healthcare Strength Feedback suggests the benefits package includes broad medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability coverage, which is often seen as a strong foundational offering. Access to HSA/FSA options further supports day-to-day healthcare and dependent-care needs.
  • Parental & Family Support Feedback suggests parental leave and adoption assistance are available, alongside an emergency back-up childcare program. These offerings indicate meaningful support for employees managing family responsibilities.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Feedback suggests flexible work options and counseling/EAP-style support are part of the broader rewards mix. Additional lifestyle-oriented perks like community events and referral programs are also described as available in some contexts.

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The Company
HQ: McLean, VA
12,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 12,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies.

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