Defense Accountability Consultant

Guidehouse•Tysons, VA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Guidehouse is currently seeking operations consulting professionals in support of Department of Defense (DoD) clients. These teammates will be responsible for supporting engagements with major DoD Programs to improve operations and efficiency outcomes across the program lifecycle, including Program Acquisition and Sustainment functions, cost/schedule/performance management, and identifying new client challenges to solve.

Requirements

Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.
Bachelor's Degree
ONE (1) or more years of experience with DoD organizations and/or Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry or similar commercial domain

Nice To Haves

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
Bachelors or Advanced degree in business, engineering, or related field
TWO (2) or more years of experience in DoD or A&D production, acquisition, audit activities, property accountability, engineering and/or supply chain management
Experience supporting complex programs, ideally in DoD or A&D industry
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI)
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
Proficiency with one or more: AI Chatbots, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, LLM Integration
Experience serving or working for Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps
Experience working for or with Lockheed Martin or Pratt & Whitney

Responsibilities

Support consulting projects for major DoD weapon systems, overseeing all phases of the program lifecycle, including acquisition, sustainment, and modernization activities.
Act as the primary liaison for government stakeholders, delivering clear guidance and regular status updates to ensure alignment and informed decisionmaking.
Support cross-functional teams to achieve program goals.
Identify, assess, and implement process improvements to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.
Support day-to-day project team activities to gain customer buy-in towards a common operating picture, solution architecture, and roadmap for execution.
Assist federal clients to optimize the operations of their finance organization, including supporting the audit readiness, accounting, logistics and property management.
Support audit remediation activities, such as developing/updating process documentation, Standard Operating Procedures, and developing/implementing corrective action plans to address findings.

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