Job Family:

Travel Required:

Clearance Required:

What You Will Do:

The Procurement Support Specialist will provide financial management, acquisition strategy development, and procurement oversight in support of procurement initiatives at the Department of State. The Support Specialist will work closely with program managers, Contracting Officers, CORs, and leadership to ensure efficient execution of procurement activities, optimal use of fiscal resources, and compliance with Federal acquisition policies. The individual will support end-to-end acquisition planning, manage budget execution tasks, develop key acquisition documentation, and provide strategic guidance to improve procurement processes and outcomes.

Day to Day Responsibilities May Include:

• Serve as a subject matter expert on procurement policies and procedures.

• Support drafting of acquisition packages, including Statements of Work (SOWs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), justifications, market research, developing procurement strategy, quality assurance surveillance plans, statements of objectives, synopses, solicitations, price negotiation memorandum, source selection plans.

• Support proposal and quote evaluations, price/cost analysis, and technical proposal and quote analysis.

• Coordinate with Contracting Officers and CORs to ensure timely contract execution.

• Advise on contract modifications, funding actions, and invoice approvals.

• Participate in and provide briefings and presentations about acquisition process to senior management.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance

• Bachelor's degree; (4) years of additional professional experience in lieu of Bachelor's

• FIVE (5) years of Federal contract support experience within the last SEVEN (7) years.

• Direct experience with federal acquisition processes and activities including development of acquisition documents such as statements of work, market research, and acquisition plans

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Experience supporting Department of State acquisition programs.

• Previous FAC-C (or equivalent) certification preferred.

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

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