Job Family:

Strategy & Transformation Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do:
The Department of Defense Strategic Advisor position within our Defense & Security Segment will advise on a range of mission-related issues on existing engagements and new pursuits. This person will bring depth of experienc within the Department of Defense to the team. This role will be a combination of strategic planning, new opportunity pursuits, and engagement delivery with a strong emphasis on thought leadership. This role will seek to find the intersections between defense and national security entities to developed integrated solutions.

Key Responsibilities may include:

• Engaging with senior executives to analyze and understand business initiatives

• Develop and grow a business portfolio supporting key policy and mission deliveries

• 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 Federal or DoD security clearance 

• Bachelor's degree

• FIFTEEN (15) or more years' experience supporting the federal government either through direct employment or as a consultant

• Experience engaging with senior leaders within federal government

• Strong communications acumen and briefing skills in support of senior leaders within federal clients

• Experience translating policy into programmatic actions

• Knowledge of Department 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 US Navy, Air Force, and/or Space Force

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.