Acquisition Specialist

Job Family: Program Analysis (PAN) Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Active Secret What You Will Do An Acquisition Specialist will support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) with analytical, consulting, and/or assessments of technical, business & administrative goals of a Department of War (DoW) research program. You will perform analysis requiring advanced knowledge of the DoW procurement process and methodologies. What You Will Need An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance Masters Degree SIX (6) or more years' experience with Department of War (DoW) acquisition processes Experience with varied acquisition methodologies and strategies within the DoW Demonstrated knowledge of procurement requirements, as required within the FAR Experience working with contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other transactions What Would Be Nice to Have Prior experience working with DARPA Experience leveraging and integrating AI tools to improve processes and workflow efficiency Experience with Microsoft Office Ability to be flexible and readily adaptable to change Ability to organize, multi-task, and respond to quick turn‑around requests Ability to analyze, summarize, and communicate the intellectual content of scientific and technological information to both technical and lay audiences quickly and effectively Possession of outstanding attention to detail Possession of clear and succinct oral, visual, and written communication skills What We Offer 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 ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Emergency Back‑Up Childcare Program Mobility Stipend Equal Opportunity & EEO 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr