Executive Officer and Operations Lead

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Rx

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Discretionary bonus

Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Community Outreach

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an Executive Officer and Operations Lead to provide strategic support to senior leaders, manage office operations, and drive key communications inside and outside the organization.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, 6+ years in a Front Office environment, and strong program management and communication skills. The position includes daily coordination with diverse stakeholders and a focus on mission-focused operations.

Qualifications

• Active and maintained TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• 6+ years of experience in a Front Office environment supporting day-to-day and strategic priorities.
• Experience in mission area operations with project management principles.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication abilities; ability to build networks with internal and external staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic support to senior leaders and deliver institutional intelligence.
• Coordinate stakeholder awareness, define process requirements and ensure quality assurance.
• Manage office operations and support internal and external strategic communications.

Skills

TS/SCI with polygraph

Front Office experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Family: Operational Effectiveness (ESA) Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do:

The Executive Officer and Operations Lead will provide key strategic support to senior leaders. In addition to administrative support they will provide key institutional intelligence, stake holder awareness, process requirements, and quality assurance. They will be responsible for office management as well as both internal and external strategic communications.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a polygraph
• SIX (6) or more years' experience working in a Front Office environment supporting day-to-day and long-term tasks and priorities.
• Experience should include:
• Extensive experience in mission area operations, including daily topics, capabilities, and strategic intent, with a strong understanding of project management principles
• Experience in positions requiring analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the necessity to interpret complex information from multiple sources
• Experience in positions requiring interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including the necessity to develop working relationships and networks with internal and external staff

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Bachelor's degree
• TEN (10) years of prior experience working in a Front Office environment supporting day-to-day and long-term tasks and priorities
• Project management certificate, or equivalent training
• Experience with modernization efforts that cross functional teams
• Highly effective written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to maintain high levels of organization and the ability to follow up on taskings timely and accurately
• Prior experience engaging with Senior level officials in the IC with professionalism
• Ability to work closely and effectively with multiple differing staff officers and fellow contractors; i.e. strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adjust communication styles with various team members

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00.

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

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.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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.

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