Senior DHS Policy & Strategy Advisor

Guidehouse Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan PayDown

Learning Opportunities

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Strategy & Policy Advisor to support the Department of Homeland Security. This high-visibility role provides mission-critical support across policy alignment, analytics, automation, and governance while coordinating with DHS senior leadership and cross-component teams.

The position requires at least three years of related experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong written and verbal communication skills to prepare executive briefings and strategic documents for senior

Qualifications

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD Public Trust.
• Three (3) or more years of experience supporting strategy, policy, program management, or related field.
• Strong writing and communication skills for senior-level audiences.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in fast-paced, high-visibility environments with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior DHS leaders on strategic priorities, policy issues, and organizational initiatives that support departmental mission objectives.
• Conduct policy research, analysis, and stakeholder engagement to inform leadership decisions and develop actionable recommendations.
• Prepare executive-level briefings, reports, decision memoranda, strategic communications, and other high-visibility deliverables.
• Support governance, strategic planning, and performance management activities, including coordinating executive meetings, tracking action items, and monitoring progress toward organizational goals.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects and special initiatives, driving collaboration across DHS components and stakeholders to advance strategic outcomes.

Skills

Strong writing and communication

Collaboration

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a Strategy & Policy Advisor to support the Department of Homeland Security. This high-visibility role provides mission-critical support across policy alignment, analytics, automation, and governance while coordinating with DHS senior leadership and cross-component teams.

The position requires at least three years of related experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong written and verbal communication skills to prepare executive briefings and strategic documents for senior