Mission Program Lead

3M HEALTHCARE; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a highly experienced professional to support national security programs requiring an active TS/SCI clearance. You will work across agencies to build coalitions, drive rapid progress, and ensure coherence of roles and workstreams across complex, multi‑entity efforts.

The role requires 8+ years in mission and operational support for sensitive DoD/IC programs, with strong communications and autonomous operation abilities.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree.
• 8+ years in mission/operational support for sensitive DoD/IC programs.
• Master's degree in a relevant discipline preferred.
• Operational field experience with complex, sensitive programs.

Responsibilities

• Work across organizational boundaries to build coalitions and accelerate progress in a high‑visibility mission space.
• Drive progress using mission program experience and internal networks to maintain momentum.
• Clarify roles, responsibilities, and workstreams across multi‑entity efforts.

Skills

Security clearance

Program management

Communication skills

Autonomy

Operational planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

What You Will Do:

Work across organizational boundaries and complex bureaucracies across the national security landscape to build coalitions and accelerate progress toward shared objectives in a high‑visibility, highly sensitive mission space.

Utilize mission program experience and internal networks to drive progress and sustain momentum at the speed of mission requirements.

Focus multiple efforts of streamlining authority deconfliction and ensure full clarity and coherence in terms of roles, responsibilities, and workstreams across complex, multi‑entity efforts.

Work closely with client executive and senior leadership to coordinate and integrate all efforts, representing clients in external engagements where necessary.

Develop and deliver clear, concise, and compelling briefing materials, program information, and recommendations to executive and senior clients with professional polish.

Utilize mission and operational experience to inform the full spectrum of strategic, organizational, tactical, and operational program planning and execution.

Work tirelessly to build, refine, evolve, and sustain mission programs and capabilities in close partnership with key mission entities.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a FULL SCOPE (FS/FSP) polygraph
• Bachelor's degree
• EIGHT (8)+ years’ experience directly involved in mission and operational support for highly sensitive DoD/IC programs

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• At least 15+ years of direct mission and operational experience, supporting
• Operational experience in the field
• Complex and highly sensitive programs
• Ability to operate autonomously with the highest levels of professional polish, communication expertise, and mission understanding
• A demonstrated track record of driving programs to success, with clear outcomes, deliverables, and return on investment
• A demonstrated ability to operate across the national security landscape and deftly navigate complex bureaucracies to drive progress, build momentum, and achieve desired outcomes

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.

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.