Program Optimization Senior Consultant

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time

Company Paid Holidays

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a security-focused consultant to embed with a sensitive client mission program, building expertise in cross-US government coordination systems and driving measurable improvements.

The role emphasizes analytics, performance metrics, and collaboration across teams to meet evolving project objectives while maintaining strict security controls. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with full-scope polygraph
• Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years in national security disciplines
• Experience with analytics and performance metrics
• Experience in sensitive mission programs

Responsibilities

• Embed with a sensitive client mission program and develop intimate knowledge of critical cross-USG coordination systems
• Identify optimization avenues and recommend actions to client stakeholders
• Collaborate across boundaries to build momentum toward program objectives and milestones
• Use analytics to identify, refine, and establish clear performance metrics and ROI indicators
• Work with the delivery team to sharpen requirements and adjust team structure as client needs evolve

Skills

Analytics

Performance metrics

National security experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do:

• Embed with sensitive client mission program and develop intimate knowledge of critical cross-USG coordination system
• Identify potential avenues for optimization and enhancement, making recommendations to client stakeholders for potential courses of action
• Work across organizational boundaries to build and sustain shared momentum against program objectives and optimization/transformation milestones
• Leverage analytics skills to identify, refine, and establish clear performance metrics and indicators of return on investment
• Work closely with broader delivery team to sharpen requirements and adjust team structure to adapt to shifting client needs over time

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a FULL SCOPE (FS/FSP) polygraph
• Bachelors degree
• Minimum of FIVE (5)+ years of experience in relevant disciplines within the national security ecosystem
• Demonstrated experience with analytics, business analytics, and performance metrics
• Demonstrated experience working within sensitive mission programs

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Masters degree
• Minimum of EIGHT (8)+ years of experience in relevant disciplines within the national security ecosystem
• Demonstrated experience with plans, budget execution, and financial management
• Ability to operate autonomously with minimal oversight toward shared objectives

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

  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.