Mission Ops Transformation Lead

Guidehouse; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 197,000 - 328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Referral Program

Mobility Stipend

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a senior leader to advance mission-focused technology programs. You will lead diverse stakeholder engagements, coordinate across federal agencies and industry, and act as a strategic guide on policies, directing objectives and defining success.

This role requires TS clearance eligibility, 15+ years of national security experience, and executive-level government leadership; active clearance and a Master’s degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS security clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree and 15+ years' relevant experience in national security or IC initiatives.
• 1+ years' experience as a senior executive in the federal government.

Responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder engagement to drive solutions for mission-focused technology programs.
• Serve as expert on mission policies and directives to drive effective change.
• Coordinate across government and private sector stakeholders on engagements and follow-up.
• Inform strategic objectives, priorities, and potential paths forward from assessments.
• Collaborate with solution architects, mission owners, security teams to gain buy-in and define success.
• Work in secure environments and adhere to required protocols.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Executive leadership

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Family: Operational Effectiveness

Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do:

Lead diverse stakeholder engagement to collaboratively drive solutions to evolve specific mission focused technology programs. Serve as an expert and strategic guide on various mission policies and directives to drive effective change. Coordinate across multiple government organizations and private industry stakeholders on engagements, liaison, and partner follow‑through. Use engagement, deep subject matter expertise, and prior assessments to inform strategic objectives, priorities, and potential paths forward. Work closely with technology solution architects, mission and policy owners, security organizations, and other relevant groups to gain buy in on key project objectives, collectively define success that represent most equities, and maintain awareness throughout project delivery. Work in secure environments and exercise appropriate protocols.

What You Will Need:

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "TOP SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE "TOP SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.

Bachelor's Degree FIFTEEN (15)+ years' of relevant experience to national security or intelligence community initiatives and mission support ONE (1) + years' of experience as a senior executive in the federal government.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance Master's Degree Experience in intelligence, national security, defense, technology, or private‑sector mission environments. Experience developing strategic plans, assessments, technical products, or operational frameworks. Experience working across organizations and integrating diverse stakeholder requirements. Familiarity with technology, cybersecurity, data analysis, knowledge management, or operational planning. Experience supporting executive decision‑making and governance processes. Experience leading teams, projects, programs, or technical initiatives. Demonstrated ability to improve processes, methodologies, and mission outcomes. Ability to work in complex, multidisciplinary environments. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience coordinating with senior leaders, technical experts, or operational stakeholders. Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality results.

The annual salary range for this position is $197,000.00-$328,000.00. 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

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 communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by 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. guidehouse.com