Senior National Security Mission Programs Lead

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a senior professional to support national security programs in McLean, VA. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and 8+ years of related experience.

You will work across agencies to align efforts, develop executive-ready briefing materials, and drive complex programs to successful outcomes. The position emphasizes autonomous work across bureaucracies, high professional polish, and the ability to navigate the national security landscape, with

Qualifications

• Active and maintained TS/SCI clearance with a full-scope polygraph is required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years' experience in mission and operational support for highly sensitive DoD/IC programs.
• Master's degree is a nice-to-have.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across organizational boundaries to build coalitions and accelerate progress in high-visibility mission spaces.
• Develop clear, concise briefing materials and recommendations for executive leadership.
• Coordinate and integrate multi-entity efforts across complex programs to ensure roles and responsibilities are clear.
• Engage with client executives and senior leaders to represent clients in external engagements as needed.
• Drive strategic, tactical, and operational program planning and execution.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Program management

Briefing materials

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a senior professional to support national security programs in McLean, VA. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and 8+ years of related experience.

You will work across agencies to align efforts, develop executive-ready briefing materials, and drive complex programs to successful outcomes. The position emphasizes autonomous work across bureaucracies, high professional polish, and the ability to navigate the national security landscape, with