Job Description

Job Family

Strategy & Transformation Consulting

Travel Required

None

Clearance Required

Active Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI)

What You Will Do

As a Mission Advancement Senior, you will partner with Defense and Security clients to structure ambiguous problems, shape strategic direction, and drive execution of complex change initiatives. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including research scientists, data engineers, and intelligence analysts—to design practical, mission‑focused solutions and guide the development and adoption of innovative analytic tools and technologies. You will engage directly with senior leadership, bringing executive‑ready communication, strong facilitation, and clear storylines to influence decision‑making and alignment. In this role, you will translate strategy into actionable plans, lead high‑tempo project delivery, and navigate dynamic federal and mission‑driven environments with confidence. You will deepen expertise across project management, client service, and growth, operating proactively and independently to deliver meaningful, measurable impact.

What You Will Need

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI)" Federal or DoD security clearance; once onboard with Guidehouse, new hire MUST be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a (COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph

• Bachelor's Degree

• Minimum TEN (10) years of experience in operations or mission support of DoD or IC federal customers

• Experience collaborating with research analysts, data engineers, and/or intelligence analysts supporting analytic tools and technologies

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Experienced consultant with strong problem‑structuring, project management, and change management capabilities
• Executive‑ready communicator skilled in storylining, facilitation, and workshop design
• Adept at translating strategy into actionable execution across delivery, strategy, and growth workstreams
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with proven effectiveness in complex federal or mission‑driven environments
• Proactive, self‑directed, and immediately productive in fast‑moving, ambiguous settings

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 Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities 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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