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Contracting Specialist

Apply Job ID 30255 Date posted 06/24/2025

Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 25%


Clearance Required:

Active Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do:
Guidehouse is currently seeking an experienced contracting specialist with focus on Department of Defense (DoD) in support of our U.S. Space Force client. These teammates will bring a vast range of experiences across contracting and acquisition skillsets.

What You Will Need:

  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of experience, at least 10+ years of which are specific to contracting and/or acquisition
  • Location; Chantilly, VA, OR Boulder, CO with travel up to 25%
  • Willingness to get a CI poly
  • SAP eligible

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • CI Polygraph
  • Masters or Advanced Degree in Business Management/Administration
  • Currently possess one or more of the following certifications:
    • Program Management Professional (PMP)
    • Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III or above certification with focus in Program Management
  • Experience working with or in the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
  • Experience working with or in the DoD (U.S. Air Force or Space Force preferred)

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


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 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.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

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Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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