Global Cyber Partnerships & Operations Specialist

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Mobility Stipend

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks an Operations Facilitation Specialist for International Partnerships in the McLean, VA area. The role provides advisory, analytical, and coordination support for engagements involving international partners, government cybersecurity stakeholders, and technical teams.

You'll translate complex cybersecurity issues for policymakers and senior leaders, apply threat intelligence and incident-response knowledge, and help plan bilateral and multilateral engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; minimum three years in consulting, cyber, or related field.
• Working knowledge of cyber threat intelligence concepts, analytics, and information-sharing considerations.
• Experience with security operations, cyber defense workflows, incident response, or threat intelligence functions.
• Ability to discuss cybersecurity operations credibly with technical specialists and policy/audience.
• Experience in management consulting, research and analysis, program coordination, stakeholder engagement, international affairs, or a related field.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity, national security, foreign affairs, or complex mission environments.
• Experience supporting international partners, multinational initiatives, or cross-border programs.
• Strong writing skills and experience developing executive briefings, reports, and materials.
• Strong verbal communication, presentation, and stakeholder-engagement skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical topics for senior/nontechnical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• The Operations Facilitation Specialist will provide advisory, analytical, and coordination support for engagements with international partners and government cybersecurity stakeholders.
• Translate technical cyber threat, vulnerability, and incident information into clear materials for international partners and senior leaders.
• Apply cyber threat intelligence, security operations, and incident-response knowledge when researching partner capabilities and planning engagements.
• Coordinate inputs across technical, policy, legal, operational, and international-affairs teams.
• Document decisions, actions, risks, and follow-up requirements and monitor them through completion.
• Plan and facilitate bilateral and multilateral meetings, working groups, and briefings.
• Synthesize inputs into concise insights, options, and recommendations for executive audiences.
• Prepare executive briefings, talking points, and background papers.

Skills

Public Trust knowledge

Cyber threat intelligence

Security operations

Incident response

Stakeholder engagement

Policy translation

Executive communication

Writing & briefs

International affairs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Guidehouse seeks an Operations Facilitation Specialist for International Partnerships in the McLean, VA area. The role provides advisory, analytical, and coordination support for engagements involving international partners, government cybersecurity stakeholders, and technical teams.

You'll translate complex cybersecurity issues for policymakers and senior leaders, apply threat intelligence and incident-response knowledge, and help plan bilateral and multilateral engagements.