Aerospace & Defense Operations Consultants (multiple levels)

Position Overview

Guidehouse is currently seeking operations consulting professionals to support Department of Defense (DoD) clients. In this role, you will work on engagements with major DoD Programs to improve operations and efficiency outcomes across the program lifecycle – including program acquisition, sustainment, and modernization. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and government stakeholders to identify challenges and implement process improvements that drive cost, schedule, and performance excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support consulting projects for major DoD weapon systems, overseeing all phases of the program lifecycle, including acquisition, sustainment, and modernization activities.
• Serve as a point of contact for government stakeholders, providing guidance and status updates.
• Support cross-functional teams to achieve program goals.
• Identify, assess, and implement process improvements to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Engage with stakeholders across the client enterprise to build consensus and design solutions that align with overall objectives.
• Support day-to-day project team activities to gain customer buy-in for a common operating picture, solution architecture, and execution roadmap.
• Research and recommend cost-effective, government-approved technologies, frameworks, and systems to achieve the desired future state.

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication prior to onboarding. Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience Required: TWO (2) or more years of experience with DoD organizations and/or Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry
• Experience supporting complex programs, ideally in DoD or A&D industry
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Must be currently authorized to work in the country

Preferred Qualifications

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
• Education: Bachelors or Advanced degree in business, engineering, or a related field
• FIVE (5) or more years of experience in DoD or A&D production, acquisition, engineering and/or supply chain management
• Experience supporting programs for DoD weapon systems to improve operational performance or drive cost reductions
• Experience with lifecycle logistics planning and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations
• Experience leading small client-facing teams through the lifecycle of a consulting engagement
• Experience developing written communication materials for senior level clients
• Ability to excel in a dynamic organization, adapting and responding quickly to new information and/or evolving requirements
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Benefits & Perks

• 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