GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.
We are operating in an increasingly connected world which is changing how to manage risk. With fast-paced technology advancements, new innovations, and an ever-challenging regulatory environment, it is business critical for our organization to identify not only the risks but the opportunities these present to us. As a Public Sector (GPS) State/Local/Education (SLED) Senior Contracts Specialist - SLED, you’ll make educated, thoughtful decisions on Risk Management.
This position is responsible for providing contract management support for SLED client contracts. Roles and responsibilities include:
- Reviews solicitations, proposals, bids, contracts, contract modifications, non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and subcontracting agreements.
- Performs reviews of contracts and proposals for compliance with internal policies, procedures, Federal Acquisition Regulations and other regulations, and other local law as required.
- Develops and maintains strong working relationships with government contracting officers and internal stakeholders
- Responsible for managing SLED contracts from inception through close out
- Responsible for the RFP reviews for compliance and risk assessments
- Responsible for reviewing proposals for Government and internal policy compliance as well as drafting risk mitigation language
- Responsible for ensuring contracts are compliant with firm policies and procedures, as well as federal acquisition regulations (FAR), Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and local legal and regulatory requirements
- Coordinates review of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), HIPAA Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), Teaming Agreements (TAs), subcontracts and Requests for Proposals by the various risk mitigation teams (BRS/GCO)
- Develops and integrates contract management tools, templates, methods and processes for engagements to ensure compliance and accurate reporting
- Maintains key contract details to track proper contract value, funded value, periods of performance, contract numbers, and required reporting
- Provide oversight, support, monitoring of various compliance matters
Experience Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience with public procurements is preferred (reasonable, comparable experience may be substituted for public procurement experience)
- Approximately 7-10 years of professional experience required
- Knowledge of FAR, FERPA, and other regulatory requirements is required.
- Effective project management, strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks / projects with overlapping timelines independently
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with other CBS functions within the GPS practice and with client-serving teams.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with Risk Management team members to support risk mitigation strategies of the firm in a coordinated manner.
- Lead resolution of uncertainties among peers.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to gain working knowledge of SLED procurement policy and contracting techniques
- Strong analytical deduction skills & critical thinking
- Ability to interpret requirements and provide creative solutions
- Ability to learn and apply of firm policies and procedures quickly · Ability to adjust quickly and adapt to changing priorities
- Discretion and professional demeanor
- Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
- Strong computer skills in MS Access, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as the ability to learn new computer applications
- Bachelor’s degree or associate degree plus extensive relevant experience
- Contract Management certifications are a plus
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Why GuidePoint?
GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1000 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 4,200 customers.
Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.
This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.
Some added perks….
- Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
- 100% employer-paid medical premiums (employee only $0 deductible and HSA plans) along with 75% employer-paid family contributions
- 100% employer-paid dental premiums (employee only) along with 75% employer-paid family contributions
- 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
- Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
- Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
- Pet Benefit Option
What We Do
GuidePoint Security is an elite team of highly trained, top certified experts who cut through cyber chaos and confusion to put control back in your hands. We help you make the smartest, most informed decisions, choose and integrate products and services that are the best fit, and build the most effective cybersecurity posture.
We provide organizations with holistic perspective on their cyber ecosystem to minimize gaps, vulnerabilities, and optimize resources, including:
1. Understanding the changing threat landscape, vulnerabilities, and gaps
2. New insights of how product decisions align with resource capacity
3. Insightful product comparisons and integration to save time, money, and mistakes
