Strategic Client Advisor (Part-Time Consultant)

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions • Fort Worth, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is seeking an experienced Strategic Client Advisor to guide and support client relationship development, business opportunity identification, and future work shaping. The role is intended for a seasoned aerospace and defense professional who wants to apply their expertise in a flexible consulting capacity. It is hybrid in the McKinney or Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas area and involves approximately 4–8 hours per week. The role requires a current active security clearance or the ability to obtain one; the posting also notes a Secret clearance or the ability to reactivate one quickly. Full-time candidates may also be considered.

The advisor partners with leadership to understand client operations, processes, challenges, and opportunities. They support the development and review of Statements of Work (SOWs), help define project scope and work content, facilitate client relationships, and advise on team composition as new work is awarded. They also support internal technical reviews and customer design review preparation, interpret Raytheon engineering standard work requirements and preferences for incorporation into deliverable packages, and advise on messaging and conflicting stakeholder direction.

The company describes its work as aerospace and defense engineering for mission-critical programs. It offers purpose-driven work, collaborative teams, competitive compensation, an employer-matched 401(k), certification assistance, and opportunities for advancement. The listed pay range is $100–$200 USD; the posting does not specify the pay period.

Requirements

• 20+ years of experience in mechanical and electrical design engineering.
• Strong understanding of client operations, business processes, and organizational structure.
• Experience developing or supporting Statements of Work (SOWs), consulting engagements, or strategic business initiatives.
• Ability to influence, build relationships, and communicate effectively with executive and program leadership.
• Well-established professional network and ability to connect organizations with experienced talent.
• Self-motivated and collaborative, and comfortable working in a flexible, part-time consulting role.
• Current active clearance or ability to obtain one; the posting also specifies a Secret clearance or ability to reactivate one quickly.

Nice To Haves

• Production Test experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to understand client processes, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide strategic guidance on developing Statements of Work (SOWs) and selecting suitable engagement models.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing SOWs and advise clients on the SOW development process.
• Participate in client meetings and workshops to define project scope and work content.
• Facilitate introductions to key client stakeholders and leaders across the organization.
• Advise on team structure and identify the skills and expertise needed to execute newly awarded work.
• Use a professional network to identify experienced consultants and retired client personnel who can support project delivery.
• Participate in internal technical reviews and help prepare the team for customer design reviews.
• Interpret Raytheon engineering standard work requirements and preferences and provide feedback for incorporation into QDSS deliverable packages.
• Advise the team on messaging and resolving conflicting prioritization or technical approach direction from multiple customer stakeholders.

Benefits

• Employer-matched 401(k).
• Certification assistance.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Flexible, collaborative, people-first environment where teamwork, innovation, and balance are valued.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed