Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a Database Administrator Senior Consultant to join the Defense and Security Segment (D&S) Defense & Intelligence (D&I) Practice Area. The candidate will support a D&I team dedicated to advancing the mission of a Defense program & policy office.  

The Database Administrator Senior Consultant will lead the management of one of the Manpower and Reserve Affairs server databases to ensure that it’s properly maintained and updated. The individual will also oversee the development of deliverables and interact with the client daily to ensure engagement success. This includes supporting day-to-day operational meetings with client sponsors and consulting leaders. The Senior Consultant is expected to have experience managing workstreams, advising clients, and creating effective reports and presentations for the client and internal executives.

What You Will Need:

• Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance 

• Bachelor's degree; FOUR (4) years of professional experience may be used in lieu of a degree

• FIVE (5) or more years of experience in a professional environment including THREE (3) years of experience managing server databases (e.g., SQL) through multiple product lifecycle environments

• Ability to work onsite up to 5 days per week at client location(s) in the DMV

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance

  Experience focused on strategic communications

• Experience consulting for government clients, particularly for Department of Defense (DoD) clients

• Experience in the Manpower and Reserve Affairs domain

• 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 use flexible approaches for the identification of client challenges and solutions.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels. 

• Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. 

• Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines.

• Ability to communicate applicable technical subject matter expertise to management and others

• Ability to work independently

• Strong time-management and prioritization skills

• Excellent communication skills across all levels of business, both written and verbal.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Experience monitoring system health and performance, to ensure performance, stability, and availability

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 [email protected]. 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.