DHS Policy & Strategy Advisor

Guidehouse; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays & Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan PayDown

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a DHS Policy & Strategy Advisor in Washington, DC to support the Department of Homeland Security. The role involves advising senior leaders on strategic priorities, conducting policy research, and producing executive briefings for decision makers.

You will drive governance, planning, and performance management while coordinating cross-functional projects across DHS components to achieve strategic objectives. A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in related fields are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in strategy, policy, program management, or related field.
• Strong writing and communication skills for senior audiences.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior DHS leaders on strategic priorities and policy issues.
• Conduct policy research, analysis and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare executive briefings, reports and strategic communications.
• Support governance, strategic planning and performance management activities.
• Lead cross-functional projects to advance DHS strategic outcomes.

Skills

Policy Analysis

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Executive Communication

Data Visualization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Power Automate

Dashboard Development

MS Office

Job description

## DHS Policy & Strategy AdvisorApply: US - DC, Washington: Full time: Posted Yesterday: 42371**Job Family:**Strategy & Transformation Consulting**Travel Required:**None**Clearance Required:**Ability to Obtain Public Trust**What You Will Do:**The Strategy & Policy Advisor will support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This role provides high‐visibility, mission‐critical support across six integrated task areas involving strategic alignment, analytics, automation, process improvement, executive secretariat support, and content development. The consultant will work closely with DHS senior leadership, cross‐component stakeholders, and strategic planning teams to advance department-wide policy execution and long‐term strategic initiatives.Responsibilities include the following:* Advise senior DHS leaders on strategic priorities, policy issues, and organizational initiatives that support departmental mission objectives.* Conduct policy research, analysis, and stakeholder engagement to inform leadership decisions and develop actionable recommendations.* Prepare executive-level briefings, reports, decision memoranda, strategic communications, and other high-visibility deliverables.* Support governance, strategic planning, and performance management activities, including coordinating executive meetings, tracking action items, and monitoring progress toward organizational goals.* Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects and special initiatives, driving collaboration across DHS components and stakeholders to advance strategic outcomes.**What You Will Need:*** Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD \"PUBLIC TRUST\"; Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.* Bachelor's Degree* THREE (3) or more years of experience supporting strategy, policy, program management, management consulting, or a related field* Strong writing and communication skills for senior‐level audiences.* Ability to collaborate effectively in fast‐paced, high‐visibility environments with diverse stakeholders.**What Would Be Nice To Have:*** Experience supporting DHS, federal policy organizations, or government strategy and operations initiatives.* Knowledge of DHS mission areas, including immigration enforcement, border security, counterterrorism, international affairs, or other homeland security functions.* Familiarity with DHS headquarters operations, including policy coordination, Executive Secretariat (ExecSec) processes, and engagement with senior executives and political appointees.* Experience supporting strategic planning, performance management, organizational modernization, or digital transformation initiatives within the federal government.* Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data, develop dashboards and visualizations, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for leadership.* Experience with process improvement, workflow design, and automation tools (e.g., Power Automate) to improve operational efficiency and reporting.* Exposure to AI-enabled analytics, data-driven decision support, or emerging technologies in a government environment.* Experience supporting political appointees.The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. 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