Venture Ops Lead

Guidehouse•Ny, NY

About The Position

The Venture Ops Lead leads investor engagement and converts assessments into contracted services and scoped continuing advice programs. The role defines deliverables, engagement windows, and terms, and ensures capacity and renewal criteria are documented and reviewed. It coordinates with the Venture Operations Officer on DC engagements, liaison, and partner follow-through. The role uses assessments to inform origination priorities and promptly returns investor requirements to analytic owners. It reviews commercial outcomes, resolves issues, and reports realized value and renewal evidence to inform decisions. The position also manages source-sharing decisions with counsel, documenting rights, recipients, and onboarding contacts; protects analytic independence by transparently separating direct consideration from non-cash economics; and adjusts engagement sequences as evidence, capacity, and partner demand change across markets.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Top Secret security clearance; approved clearance adjudication is required before onboarding with Guidehouse.
Bachelor's degree.
Ten or more years of relevant experience in venture operations.
Demonstrated experience performing responsibilities directly related to the position.
Ability to work in complex, multidisciplinary environments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience coordinating with senior leaders, technical experts, or operational stakeholders.
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality results.

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret or higher-level clearance; an active and maintained Federal or DoD Top Secret clearance is preferred.
Master's degree.
Experience in intelligence, national security, defense, technology, or private-sector mission environments.
Experience developing strategic plans, assessments, technical products, or operational frameworks.
Experience working across organizations and integrating diverse stakeholder requirements.
Familiarity with data analytics, AI/ML, knowledge management, or operational planning.
Experience supporting executive decision-making and governance processes.
Experience leading teams, projects, programs, or technical initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to improve processes, methodologies, and mission outcomes.

Responsibilities

Lead investor engagement and convert assessments into contracted services and scoped continuing advice programs.
Define deliverables, engagement windows, and terms; ensure capacity and renewal criteria are documented and reviewed.
Coordinate with the Venture Operations Officer on DC engagements, liaison, and partner follow-through.
Use assessments to inform origination priorities and promptly return investor requirements to analytic owners.
Review commercial outcomes, resolve issues, and report realized value and renewal evidence for decisions.
Manage source-sharing decisions with counsel and record rights, recipients, and onboarding contacts.
Protect analytic independence by transparently separating direct consideration from non-cash economics.
Adjust engagement sequences as evidence, capacity, and partner demand change across markets.