McLean, VA, USA
21 days ago
Mission Optimization Specialist

Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do:

Engage across organizational boundaries, both inside and outside of organizations, to perform in-depth analyses, refine mission requirements, and connect requirements to complex coordination efforts in the interagency environment

Leverage deep, unique insights into mission operations and apply experiential, technical, and other knowledge to improve joint efforts and pursue joint outcomes

Build and consistently improve working relationships between peers between organizations in order to cultivate a joint program

Navigate high-visibility and high-pressure situations to achieve joint outcomes at the speed of mission

Drive a deepened, productive partnership between organizations by creating relationships and creating and sustaining program momentum against mission challenges and mutually beneficial outcomes


What You Will Need:

An ACTIVE and CURRENT TOP SECRET/SCI federal security clearance with a Full Scope/Lifestyle (FS) polygraph

A Bachelors degree

EIGHT (8)+ years' of experience operating in the intelligence, defense, and/or national security fields

Demonstrated expertise in connecting development efforts with mission requirements


What Would Be Nice To Have:

Masters degree in a relevant field

A polished and professional communications style

Demonstrated track record of building close professional relationships, especially between organizations


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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