Associate Director, Acquisition Specialist

Guidehouse

. Serve as a primary point of contact and liaison between contracting and program office .

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $149,000 - $248,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a primary point of contact and liaison between contracting and program office
Develop acquisition packages leading to contract award
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, finance, and operations, to coordinate and streamline the acquisition process
Coordinate and manage the exchange of information, documents, and data
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements throughout the acquisition process
Assist in the development of acquisition strategies
Monitor and track the progress of ongoing acquisitions, providing regular updates and reports to senior management
Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and emerging opportunities for potential acquisitions
Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
Communicate with all levels of an organization and prepare engaging and dynamic briefings for senior executives
Perform quality assurance reviews on written work products
Support the development and continuous improvement of Guidehouse acquisition methodologies and tools
Assist with business development activities, such as proposals, capture, account teams, whitepapers, conferences, and/or other thought leadership materials

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience supporting federal clients or deep consulting experience
Minimum 5 of the 8+ years supporting federal acquisition projects
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse
Strong working knowledge of the federal acquisition process
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
Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

federal acquisition processacquisition strategiesquality assurance reviewsbusiness developmentproposal writingdata managementcontract managementproject managementanalytical skillsproblem-solving

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsrelationship buildingattention to detailorganizational skillsstrategic thinkingindependent workcollaborative worktime managementprofessionalism

Certifications

Federal or DoD Public Trust