Job Description
Job Family:
Administration Support and Clerical
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
The Procurement Assistant's responsibilities will include:
Performing tasks that require junior-level knowledge and experience in Grant administration and Award practices and principles such as: soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and preparing grants for award; administering grants; and analyzing and evaluating cost and price proposals.
Applying basic knowledge of concepts, processes, practices and procedures on technical assignments.
Skilled in using the systems that support procurement services.
Procurement and administrative services, agency contracting, purchase card, training purchases, grants and agreements and the SBIR/STTR programs.
Review documentation for completeness (based on list of what is required for each type of grant).
Coordinate with client contacts as needed.
Confirm that there is a complete proposal and that costs are allowed based on rules and guidance.
Conduct research on prices that are over certain thresholds.
Apply rules/guidance regarding what types of fees are allowable.
Coordinate with Grants Officer on budget reasonableness.
What You Will Need:
Minimum Degree Required: High School Diploma.
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1+ years.
Ability to use Microsoft Office tools and learn new client-specific systems.
Due to nature of client engagement, US citizenship restrictions apply.
Ability to qualify for and be awarded a Public Trust.
The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Associate or bachelor's degree.
Prior experience in procurement or grants administration.
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
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
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