AF Sub-Account Senior Acquisition Advisor

Guidehouse; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 179,000 - 298,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Job summary

A consulting firm in Beavercreek, Ohio, is seeking a highly experienced professional to shape growth strategies and lead AI initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Engineering and around 25 years of experience in Acquisition and Digital Transformation, particularly within federal contexts. Key responsibilities include developing strategic roadmaps and influencing senior-level relationships across various organizations. The position offers an attractive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing the ability to engage and influence within the DoD sector.

Qualifications

• Active Federal or DoD security clearance required.
• 25 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Proven experience in developing business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Design growth strategies and identify market opportunities.
• Serve as a solution strategist and shape winning proposals.
• Develop strategic roadmaps for acquisition and digital engineering.

Skills

Acquisition expertise

Aerospace Engineering

Artificial Intelligence

Digital Transformation

Leadership in enterprise AI programs

Education

Master's Degree in Engineering

Job description

What You Will Do

• Design and shape growth strategies, identifying new market opportunities, and influencing long‑range positioning across DoW, Air Force, and federal modernization portfolios.
• Serve as solution strategist, leveraging deep technical expertise to shape winning proposals, build differentiated solutions, and align capabilities with evolving client mission needs.
• Develop and communicate enterprise‑level strategic roadmaps for acquisition transformation, digital engineering, sustainment, and AI adoption to drive new business and expand existing client engagements.
• Cultivate and strengthen senior‑level relationships across AFRL, AFSC, AFLCMC, PEOs, Program Offices, and other DoW organizations to support early‑stage opportunity shaping and long‑term account growth.
• Provide delivery oversight and executive‑level program guidance, ensuring solutions are aligned to the strategic vision and executed with engineering rigor and disciplined program management.
• Transition from strategy to action by directly supporting tactical planning and execution for current and new engagements, modernization initiatives, and complex engineering programs.
• Maintain awareness of DoW‑ and DAF‑level initiatives and act as a thought leader in AI, MBSE/Digital Engineering, and DoD acquisition reform, guiding internal teams and client leadership on emerging technologies, responsible AI, and engineering transformation.
• Serve as a senior advisor on enterprise AI initiatives (e.g., GenAI, AcqBot, and similar programs) and major engineering modernization efforts.

Job Family – Operational Effectiveness

Travel Required – Up to 10%

Clearance Required – Active Secret

What You Will Need

• An active and maintained “Secret” Federal or DoD security clearance.
• Master’s Degree in any engineering discipline.
• 25 years of experience in Acquisition, Aerospace Engineering and Artificial Intelligence/Digital Transformation.
• Proven experience developing or shaping business strategy, capture support, or technology‑driven growth initiatives in the federal or DoD sector.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Prior leadership in enterprise AI programs or AI modernization efforts.
• Expertise in:
  • AI / GenAI implementation and governance
  • MBSE / Digital Engineering environments
  • LCMC operations, mission sets, and program office structures
  • AFSC sustainment, engineering, or depot modernization
  • DoD Acquisition Reform, including DOW frameworks and transformation priorities
• Experience shaping, influencing, or leading federal capture efforts, early opportunity qualification, or solution architecture.
• Proven ability to engage senior leaders, articulate value propositions, and translate technical capability into measurable mission outcomes.
• Established network across Air Force, DoD, and federal innovation communities.

The annual salary range for this position is $179,000.00–$298,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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.

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