Associate Director Military Construction & Infrastructure Strategy

Guidehouse•Huntsville, AL

1d•Remote

About The Position

Serve as a senior strategic advisor to executive leadership on the status, risks, opportunities, and long-range planning of all major military construction (MILCON) and infrastructure capital programs. Support development of enterprise-level capital investment strategies, integrating mission priorities, fiscal constraints, lifecycle considerations, program interdependencies, and stakeholder requirements. Help oversee strategic assessment of current and planned capital projects, synthesizing complex program data into executive-ready briefings, risk dashboards, decision papers, and strategic recommendations. Evaluate program and project risks—including funding, schedule, contracting, and scope risks—and guide leadership on mitigation strategies designed to maintain portfolio-level alignment with organizational goals. Direct development and integration of program-level master schedules, sequencing strategies, and facility delivery plans to ensure synchronization across construction, design/build, engineering, IT/AV, security, and transition-to-operations activities. Provide oversight and governance for program management plans, execution milestones, long-range capital forecasts, and major decision points requiring leadership approval. Lead strategic engagement with internal and external stakeholders—including DoW agencies, installation leadership, contracting offices, and engineering partners—to ensure alignment on infrastructure priorities and delivery strategies. Establish enterprise-wide methods, processes, and performance frameworks for risk analysis, schedule integrity, and capital planning, incorporating best practices in planning, forecasting, and infrastructure portfolio management. Mentor and guide cross-functional teams, providing executive-level coaching to elevate organizational capability in program governance, schedule reliability, and capital project strategy.

Requirements

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, business, public administration, or related field
TEN (10) or more years of experience in large-scale capital program oversight, infrastructure planning, or military construction environments—including experience advising senior executives or command leadership
Demonstrated expertise in evaluating complex construction or infrastructure programs, including risk assessment, portfolio-level schedule analysis, and strategic planning
Proven ability to synthesize large volumes of technical, operational, and financial data into actionable recommendations for senior leaders
Strong communication skills, including ability to prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, strategy papers, and risk analyses
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and navigate multifaceted stakeholder environments, including government, contractors, engineering firms, and installation personnel

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA, MPA, MS Engineering, or related field).
Prior DoW experience related to MILCON programming, Planning Programming Budgeting & Execution (PPBE), FAR-aligned procurement, or major installation infrastructure planning
Experience developing or governing large capital portfolios exceeding $500M+.
Familiarity with enterprise program management tools and scheduling methodologies for strategic assurance and portfolio oversight
Knowledge of advanced risk analysis methods, including scenario modeling, probabilistic forecasting, or infrastructure resiliency assessments
Experience establishing organizational standards for capital planning, program governance, or infrastructure strategy
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in high-tempo, resource-constrained, mission-critical environments

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior strategic advisor to executive leadership on the status, risks, opportunities, and long-range planning of all major military construction (MILCON) and infrastructure capital programs
Support development of enterprise-level capital investment strategies, integrating mission priorities, fiscal constraints, lifecycle considerations, program interdependencies, and stakeholder requirements.
Help oversee strategic assessment of current and planned capital projects, synthesizing complex program data into executive-ready briefings, risk dashboards, decision papers, and strategic recommendations.
Evaluate program and project risks—including funding, schedule, contracting, and scope risks—and guide leadership on mitigation strategies designed to maintain portfolio-level alignment with organizational goals.
Direct development and integration of program-level master schedules, sequencing strategies, and facility delivery plans to ensure synchronization across construction, design/build, engineering, IT/AV, security, and transition-to-operations activities.
Provide oversight and governance for program management plans, execution milestones, long-range capital forecasts, and major decision points requiring leadership approval.
Lead strategic engagement with internal and external stakeholders—including DoW agencies, installation leadership, contracting offices, and engineering partners—to ensure alignment on infrastructure priorities and delivery strategies.
Establish enterprise-wide methods, processes, and performance frameworks for risk analysis, schedule integrity, and capital planning, incorporating best practices in planning, forecasting, and infrastructure portfolio management.
Mentor and guide cross-functional teams, providing executive-level coaching to elevate organizational capability in program governance, schedule reliability, and capital project strategy.

Benefits

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