Segment Technology Lead - Defense & Security

Guidehouse • Tysons, VA

23h • $270,000 - $450,000

About The Position

The Defense & Security Segment Technology Lead (STL) is the senior-most technology executive within the Guidehouse Defense & Security industry segment. This leader is accountable for driving technology growth, aligning segment-specific strategy, and ensuring delivery excellence. The STL acts as a CTO-equivalent for the segment, bringing deep industry expertise, fostering ecosystem relationships, and ensuring the health and maturity of the technology practice.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in technology leadership roles, preferably within consulting or professional services.
• Proven ability to define and execute technology strategies aligned with business goals.
• Track record of recruiting, developing, and retaining top technology talent, including succession planning and performance management.
• Demonstrated success in business development, including pipeline management, opportunity qualification, and proposal development.
• Ability to foster and manage strategic partnerships with ecosystem partners to co-develop solutions and drive joint go-to-market efforts.
• Excellent communication and executive presence, with experience representing organizations in client and industry forums.
• Strong thought leadership demonstrated through publications, speaking engagements, and advisory roles.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience managing large-scale technology engagements with revenue targets exceeding $7M annually.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Alignment Define and execute the technology strategy in collaboration with Segment and Practice Leads.
• Align segment technology goals with firmwide capability strategies and client needs.
• Serve as the industry-facing technology luminary, representing the company in client and market forums.
• Sales & Growth Enablement Partner with the Technology Growth Lead to manage all technology opportunities within the segment.
• Oversee pipeline development, opportunity qualification, and capture strategy.
• Support Technology Account Leads (TALs) and Practice Area Technology Leads (PATLs) in achieving sales and revenue targets.
• Maintain a healthy and scalable technology practice by working closely with Capability Leads on recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent.
• Ensure a balanced talent lifecycle, including succession planning and healthy turnover.
• Serve as People Manager for PATLs and provide performance input for TALs.
• Foster and manage key relationships with strategic ecosystem partners (e.g., Microsoft, Salesforce, AWS).
• Co-develop solutions and drive joint go-to-market efforts.
• Accountable for ecosystem alignment across practices and accounts to maximize value and innovation.
• Act as a visible industry thought leader through publications, speaking engagements, and client advisory roles.
• Elevate the company’s brand and credibility in the segment through innovation and industry-relevant solution leadership.
• Promote human-centric transformation, leadership development, and strategic workforce planning.

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

What This Job Offers

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