Federal Subcontracts Associate

Job Description

Federal Subcontracts – Associate | Guidehouse

The Tone:
This is an early career role at Guidehouse, a global company that provides consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets. As an Associate on the Federal Subcontracts team, you will contribute to critical contract formation and administration functions essential for the company’s operations. Your work will directly support Guidehouse’s public sector teams, ensuring the efficient management of US Government subcontracts from their initial formation through administration and final close-out. This position is integral to maintaining operational integrity, ensuring compliance, and supporting vital government projects by facilitating effective subcontracting processes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person
• Team: Federal Subcontracts team
• Mission: To assist Guidehouse’s public sector teams with the formation, administration, and close-out of US Government subcontracts.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Subcontract Formation: Perform critical contract formation functions, which involve establishing new subcontract agreements for federal projects, ensuring all necessary documentation and terms are in place.
• Subcontract Administration: Manage the ongoing administration of existing subcontracts for the US Government, including monitoring compliance and addressing any arising issues throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Subcontract Close-out: Assist and support the close-out processes for US Government subcontracts, ensuring all contractual obligations are met and records are properly finalized upon completion.
• Cross-Functional Support: Provide essential support to Guidehouse’s public sector teams across all stages of subcontract lifecycle management, from initial engagement to final closure, ensuring smooth and compliant operations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree; must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program through Fall 2026 and graduate by Summer 2027.
• Experience: 0-2 years of work experience, including internships. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the country, and no sponsorship is available for this position.
• Skills: None explicitly stated as ‘must-have’ in the ‘What You Will Need’ section.
• Bonus:
• Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with diverse stakeholders, including external subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and senior-level internal company leadership.
• Proven capacity for effective collaboration, particularly in teaming with and supporting various internal departments such as Guidehouse’s Federal Contracts Department, client service professionals, legal, compliance, finance, and security functions.
• Strong organizational capabilities, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities concurrently within a fast-paced work environment, with a consistent record of success.
• A customer service-oriented approach combined with excellent organizational skills and a keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy and efficiency in all subcontracting processes.
• Developed proactive listening and interpersonal skills essential for maintaining a high level of productivity and fostering successful teamwork within a collaborative environment.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, enabling clear and concise expression, complemented by proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for drafting and reviewing documents, analyzing data, and preparing presentations.