Mission Strategy & Execution Lead (TS/SCI)

Guidehouse; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Employee Referral Program

Discretionary bonus

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Mission Advancement Senior to partner with Defense and Security clients, structuring ambiguous problems and shaping strategy. You will drive execution of complex change initiatives, guiding the development and adoption of analytic tools while engaging senior leadership with executive-ready storytelling.

You will translate strategy into actionable plans, lead fast-moving projects, and navigate dynamic federal environments with confidence, delivering measurable impact

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum 10 years of DoD/IC operations or mission-support experience.
• Experience collaborating with research analysts, data engineers, and intelligence analysts.

Responsibilities

• Structure ambiguous problems and shape strategic direction for Defense and Security clients.
• Drive execution of complex change initiatives and guide adoption of analytic tools.
• Lead cross-functional teams and engage senior leadership with executive-ready storytelling.
• Translate strategy into actionable plans and manage high-tempo project delivery in federal environments.
• Collaborate with researchers, data engineers, and analysts to deliver mission-focused solutions.

Skills

Executive communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Problem structuring

Facilitation

Storylining

Change management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a Mission Advancement Senior to partner with Defense and Security clients, structuring ambiguous problems and shaping strategy. You will drive execution of complex change initiatives, guiding the development and adoption of analytic tools while engaging senior leadership with executive-ready storytelling.

You will translate strategy into actionable plans, lead fast-moving projects, and navigate dynamic federal environments with confidence, delivering measurable impact