Consultant - Defense & Security - Campus 2026

Guidehouse • Tysons, VA

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About The Position

Guidehouse is hiring an entry-level Management Consulting professional for its Defense & Security practice as part of the Campus 2026 program. The position supports Government agencies on project-specific work involving program and project management consulting. Consultants help clients address complex challenges, achieve strategic goals, improve business processes and operational efficiency, strengthen policies and controls, increase transparency and performance management, and comply with Federal laws and regulations. Projects may be fluid and involve independent work or collaboration with skilled teams. The role offers opportunities to interact with client senior management and develop technical, business development, client service, leadership, project management, and people-development skills.

Client responsibilities include supporting the design and improvement of programs and projects; developing performance measures; identifying project risks and mitigations; documenting and evaluating business processes; conducting research and analysis; preparing written and visual communications; and collecting and analyzing data to support decision-making. The role also contributes to internal business development, staff coaching and mentoring, learning and development, and recruiting initiatives.

Candidates must be completing a bachelor's or master's degree between fall 2025 and summer 2026 and must be able to obtain and maintain a qualifying federal/government security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for clearance. The position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus. Guidehouse offers competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust, Secret, or higher federal/government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance.
• Completing a bachelor's or master's degree at an accredited college or university between fall 2025 and summer 2026.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Degree or background in Public Policy, Government, International Studies, Accounting, Finance, Business, IT, Computer Science, Audit Readiness, Data Science, Communications, or a STEM field.
• Active U.S. security clearance: Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI, TS/SCI CI Poly, or TS/SCI FS Poly.
• Knowledge of project management principles and phases, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Experience working in teams to produce high-impact work products, reports, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to create and edit technical and non-technical written materials and graphical presentations.
• Ability to view problems from multiple angles and apply varied solutions.
• Ability to participate in client-facing discussions and meetings.
• Ability to synthesize information quickly and learn new skills.
• Strong organizational skills and oral and written communication skills.
• Interest in a consulting career, preferably in government, federal, or DoD consulting.
• Desire to support public sector clients with a national security mission.
• Passion for reinvesting in and representing the company.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in designing, developing, launching, and improving projects and programs aligned with strategic goals, objectives, and mission.
• Help clients develop and implement performance metrics and measurement tools to monitor program performance and assess outcomes.
• Analyze projects and programs to identify risks and help develop, apply, and monitor mitigations.
• Document and evaluate business processes and recommend improvements.
• Apply analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills and techniques.
• Prepare client communications, including emails, memos, issue papers, presentations, and executive briefings.
• Conduct research into client problems and work with teams to formulate and recommend solutions.
• Support clients in collecting and analyzing data, producing models and visualizations, and drawing conclusions to improve decision-making.
• Analyze and help develop or improve policies and procedures for programs and operational needs.
• Assist with business development, including identifying client needs, developing proposals and white papers, and participating in client and internal account meetings.
• Participate in Guidehouse coaching and mentoring programs.
• Assist in developing learning materials, courses, and presentations for Guidehouse employees.
• Support company recruiting programs and initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• Personal and family sick time and company-paid holidays
• Potential eligibility for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental leave and adoption assistance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Health Savings Account and dental, vision, and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Student loan paydown
• Tuition reimbursement, personal development, and learning opportunities
• Skills development and certifications
• Employee referral program
• Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach
• Emergency back-up childcare program
• Mobility stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level