Job Family:
Operational Effectiveness Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
Guidehouse is currently seeking operations consulting professionals in support of Department of Defense (DoD) clients. These teammates will be responsible for supporting engagements with major DoD Programs to improve operations and efficiency outcomes across the program lifecycle, including Program Acquisition and Sustainment functions, cost/schedule/performance management, and identifying new client challenges to solve.
Responsibilities of this role are as follows, to include but not limited to:
Support consulting projects for major DoD weapon systems, overseeing all phases of the program lifecycle, including acquisition, sustainment, and modernization activities.
Act as the primary liaison for government stakeholders, delivering clear guidance and regular status updates to ensure alignment and informed decisionmaking.
Support cross-functional teams to achieve program goals.
Identify, assess, and implement process improvements to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.
Support day-to-day project team activities to gain customer buy-in towards a common operating picture, solution architecture, and roadmap for execution.
Assist federal clients to optimize the operations of their finance organization, including supporting the audit readiness, accounting, logistics and property management.
Support audit remediation activities, such as developing/updating process documentation, Standard Operating Procedures, and developing/implementing corrective action plans to address findings.
What You Will Need:
Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.
Bachelor's Degree
ONE (1) or more years of experience with DoD organizations and/or Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry or similar commercial domain
What Would Be Nice To Have:
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
Bachelors or Advanced degree in business, engineering, or related field
TWO (2) or more years of experience in DoD or A&D production, acquisition, audit activities, property accountability, engineering and/or supply chain management
Experience supporting complex programs, ideally in DoD or A&D industry
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI)
Experience leading small client-facing teams through the lifecycle of a consulting engagement
Experience developing written communication materials for senior level clients
Ability to excel in a dynamic organization, adapting and responding quickly to new information and/or evolving requirements
Proficiency with one or more: AI Chatbots, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, LLM Integration
Experience serving or working for Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps
Experience working for or with Lockheed Martin or Pratt & Whitney
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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Skills Required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Federal or DoD security clearance
- Bachelor's degree
- One or more years of experience with DoD organizations and/or Aerospace & Defense industry or similar commercial domain
Guidehouse Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests the benefits package includes broad medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability coverage, which is often seen as a strong foundational offering. Access to HSA/FSA options further supports day-to-day healthcare and dependent-care needs.
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Parental & Family Support — Feedback suggests parental leave and adoption assistance are available, alongside an emergency back-up childcare program. These offerings indicate meaningful support for employees managing family responsibilities.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Feedback suggests flexible work options and counseling/EAP-style support are part of the broader rewards mix. Additional lifestyle-oriented perks like community events and referral programs are also described as available in some contexts.
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What We Do
Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 12,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies.
