Associate Director Military Construction & Infrastructure Strategy

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Huntsville (AL); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Résumé du poste

Guidehouse is seeking a senior strategic advisor to executive leadership responsible for MILCON and infrastructure capital programs. You will shape long-range planning, assess risks, and synthesize data into executive-ready briefs and strategic recommendations.

You will oversee master schedules, coordinate across design/build, IT/AV, security, and operations, and collaborate with DoD agencies, installations, and contracting offices to align priorities and delivery strategies.

Qualifications

• Active and maintained security clearance (SECRET or higher).
• Ten or more years of experience in large-scale capital program oversight or military construction environments.
• Experience advising senior executives or command leadership.
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of data into actionable recommendations for senior leaders.

Responsabilités

• Advise executive leadership on MILCON and infrastructure capital programs.
• Develop enterprise-level capital investment strategies considering priorities and constraints.
• Prepare executive briefings, risk dashboards, and strategic recommendations.
• Assess program risks and guide mitigation to maintain portfolio alignment.
• Develop master schedules and delivery plans across multiple disciplines.
• Govern program management plans and milestones.
• Engage stakeholders across DoD agencies, installations, and contracting offices.
• Establish enterprise methods for risk analysis and portfolio management.
• Mentor cross-functional teams to improve governance and schedule reliability.

Connaissances

Executive briefing

Cross-functional leadership

Risk analysis

Strategic planning

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, business, public administration, or related field

Outils

Scheduling tools

Portfolio management

Description du poste

What You Will Do:

• Serve as a senior strategic advisor to executive leadership on the status, risks, opportunities, and long-range planning of all major military construction (MILCON) and infrastructure capital programs


• Support development of enterprise-level capital investment strategies, integrating mission priorities, fiscal constraints, lifecycle considerations, program interdependencies, and stakeholder requirements.


• Help oversee strategic assessment of current and planned capital projects, synthesizing complex program data into executive-ready briefings, risk dashboards, decision papers, and strategic recommendations.


• Evaluate program and project risks—including funding, schedule, contracting, and scope risks—and guide leadership on mitigation strategies designed to maintain portfolio-level alignment with organizational goals.


• Direct development and integration of program-level master schedules, sequencing strategies, and facility delivery plans to ensure synchronization across construction, design/build, engineering, IT/AV, security, and transition-to-operations activities.


• Provide oversight and governance for program management plans, execution milestones, long-range capital forecasts, and major decision points requiring leadership approval.


• Lead strategic engagement with internal and external stakeholders—including DoW agencies, installation leadership, contracting offices, and engineering partners—to ensure alignment on infrastructure priorities and delivery strategies.


• Establish enterprise-wide methods, processes, and performance frameworks for risk analysis, schedule integrity, and capital planning, incorporating best practices in planning, forecasting, and infrastructure portfolio management.


• Mentor and guide cross-functional teams, providing executive-level coaching to elevate organizational capability in program governance, schedule reliability, and capital project strategy.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance


• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, business, public administration, or related field


• TEN (10) or more years of experience in large-scale capital program oversight, infrastructure planning, or military construction environments—including experience advising senior executives or command leadership


• Demonstrated expertise in evaluating complex construction or infrastructure programs, including risk assessment, portfolio-level schedule analysis, and strategic planning


• Proven ability to synthesize large volumes of technical, operational, and financial data into actionable recommendations for senior leaders


• Strong communication skills, including ability to prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, strategy papers, and risk analyses


• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and navigate multifaceted stakeholder environments, including government, contractors, engineering firms, and installation personnel

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Advanced degree (MBA, MPA, MS Engineering, or related field).


• Prior DoW experience related to MILCON programming, Planning Programming Budgeting & Execution (PPBE), FAR-aligned procurement, or major installation infrastructure planning


• Experience developing or governing large capital portfolios exceeding $500M+


• Familiarity with enterprise program management tools and scheduling methodologies for strategic assurance and portfolio oversight


• Knowledge of advanced risk analysis methods, including scenario modeling, probabilistic forecasting, or infrastructure resiliency assessments


• Experience establishing organizational standards for capital planning, program governance, or infrastructure strategy


• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in high-tempo, resource-constrained, mission-critical environments

What We Offer:

• 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

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.

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.

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets.

Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.