McLean, VA, USA
31 days ago
DoD Executive

Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do:
The DoD Executive position supports Guidehouseā€™s Defense & Security Sector. This person will bring depth of experience and advise on a range of mission-related issues on existing engagements and new pursuits focused on Engineering and Weapons Systems within the Department of Defense. This role will be a combination of engagement delivery, new opportunity pursuit with a strong emphasis on thought leadership. The role will seek to find the intersections between various mission related needs and professional services solutions.

Key Responsibilities will include:

Engaging with senior executives to analyze and understand business initiatives

Develop and grow a business portfolio supporting Major Weapon System Programs

Engage with internal and external partners to develop collaborative environments in support of deliverables

Foster external relationships and brand awareness across industries


What You Will Need:

Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET or higher security clearance

A bachelor's degree

TWENTY (20) or more years' relevant experience directly supporting DoD, Federal Government, and/or Professional Services engineering deliveries

Experience engaging with senior leaders within the Department of Defense and federal government

Experience identifying, solving, and delivering engineering/technology solutions

Strong communications acumen in support of client engagement and briefing

Experience translating policy into programmatic actions

Knowledge of Defense industry missions and initiatives


What Would Be Nice To Have:

An ACTIVE and CURRENT SECRET security clearance or higher

Graduate degree or higher

Experience supporting DoD weapons systems clients

Experience delivering within an organization of similar or larger size and scope


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.


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.


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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