Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do: 

The Cyber Workforce Policy Consultant will lead a workstream, overseeing create project workstream deliverables, and interacting with the client daily to ensure engagement success. This includes supporting day-to-day operational meetings with client sponsors and consulting leaders. The Cyber Workforce Policy Consultant is expected to have experience managing deliverables, project workstreams, advising clients, and creating effective reports and presentations for the client and internal executives.  

Typical duties include: 

Advanced research, specialized analyses, development, and revision of cyber workforce policies, plans, and processes. Supporting integration of cyber workforce policy, governance, recruitment, and professional development programs into strategic plans and implementation initiatives. Possess and apply expertise on multiple complex work assignments. Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks.  Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems. Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable. Conducts organizational studies and evaluations, designs systems and procedures, conducts work simplification and measurement studies, and prepares reports, procedures, draft regulations, guidelines, briefings, and related documentation to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively.  Performs data collection, interviewing, data modeling, project testing, and creation of performance measurements to support project objectives.  Performs research and prepares and conducts business analyses and studies, needs assessments, requirements analysis/definition and cost/benefit analyses to align business systems, solutions, and initiatives.  Develops, analyzes, evaluates, advises on, and or improves the effectiveness of management controls, processes, information and documentation systems, and similar functions of management. Develops business methods for problem solving, process change, and solutions implementation ensuring enterprise-wide integration.  Identifies best practices, assesses performance measurement, and research, collect, and verify data and translates it into strategic and operational guidance. Guides and assists clients through a wide range of management and organizational and business improvement and modernization initiatives. Supports customer requirements for communication of organizational vision, mission, and strategy.  Prepares background papers, briefings, and speeches; creates web and portal content; and performs similar organizational messaging activities.  Supports customers in the development, implementation, and maintenance of strategy, doctrine, standards, policies, and procedures. 

What You Will Need:

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearanceBachelor’s DegreeFOUR (4) or more years of experience related to Cybersecurity or Cybersecurity Policy Research or Policy Development or Workforce Transformation and/or Project Coordination

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Five (5) or more years of experience in cyber, policy, or a related field.Five (5) or more years of experience consulting for government clients, particularly for DOD clients.One (1) or more certifications in organization development, change management, cyber, policy, or related fields.Ability to adapt quickly and develop successful professional relationships.Ability to assume ownership of significant portions of tasks while collaborating with a close-knit team.Ability to utilize flexible approaches to identify client challenges and solutions.Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).Experience developing and redesigning processes to meet evolving business requirements.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels. Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.Signature of a letter of commitment for work expected to start in or around September 2024.Reside in the National Capital Region (DC, Maryland, or Virginia).Ability to work onsite at client location(s).Ability to travel as needed.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, across all levels of business.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Advanced proficiency with common office software tools (e.g., MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Ability to lead several tasks simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines.Ability to adapt quickly and respond promptly to new information and changing scope in various environments

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 Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, 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.

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