Acquisition Planning and Innovation Senior Consultant

Job Family :

Management Consulting

Travel Required : None

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Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

Guidehouse seeks a dynamic and experienced Acquisition Planning and Innovation (Category Management) senior consultant. In this role, you will support data analytics activities, share leading best practices and innovative strategies to enhance the quality and execution of acquisition activities for our customers.

Your primary objective will be to recommend strategies to achieve the desired performance acquisition outcomes related to category management initiatives.

Facilitating and engaging collaboratively with stakeholders will be critical to enhancing processes and the execution of acquisition strategies, as well as the quality of acquisition documentation.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in federal acquisition, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to navigate acquisition processes.

What You Will Do :

Guidehouse seeks an acquisition professional with direct experience supporting acquisition planning activities and facilitating best practices for innovative strategies used throughout the acquisition lifecycle leading to contract award.

This position requires knowledge and experience in supporting acquisition planning activities and identifying the best strategies to support the achievement of contract outcomes.

• Identifies opportunities to apply best practices or innovative strategies for procurements throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Advises operations and program office teams, including legal, and finance, on strategies to streamline the acquisition process.
• Supports data analytics, data synthesis, and developing category management reports for federal customers
• Recommends metrics and supports data collection, monitoring, and analysis to determine achievement of contract outcomes.
• Ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements throughout the acquisition process.
• Stays informed about industry trends, market conditions, and emerging opportunities for potential acquisitions.
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Communicates and prepares engaging and dynamic briefings for senior executives.
• Supports the development and continuous improvement of Guidehouse acquisition methodologies and tools.
• Assists with business development activities, such as proposals, capture, account teams, whitepapers, conferences, and / or other thought leadership materials.

What You Will Need :

• Minimum of THREE to FIVE (3 to 5) years of overall relevant acquisition experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Proven experience working in federal acquisitions.
• Strong knowledge of the federal acquisition process.
• Data analytics and reporting capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to navigate complex business environments and manage multiple stakeholders and priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work.
• Ability to write and edit reports, create briefings for senior executives, research and write articles, and customize content for various audiences.
• Proficient use of the suite of Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with Power BI and Power Automate to support data analyses, visualizations, modeling, and workflow design and development.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• Industry-recognized certifications, such as the Project Management Professional.
• Federal acquisition experience across multiple federal agencies to leverage best practices and innovative approaches to solving complex procurements

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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