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Program Optimization Senior Consultant

Guidehouse
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Aug 2026

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<p><b><u>Job Family</u>:</b></p>Operational Effectiveness Consulting<p><br/><b><u>Travel Required</u>:</b></p>Up to 10%<p><br/><b><u>Clearance Required</u>:</b></p>Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph<p></p><p></p><p><b><u>What You Will Do</u>:</b><br/>- Embed with sensitive client mission program and develop intimate knowledge of critical cross-USG coordination system</p><p>- Identify potential avenues for optimization and enhancement, making recommendations to client stakeholders for potential courses of action</p><p>- Work across organizational boundaries to build and sustain shared momentum against program objectives and <span>optimization/transformation</span> milestones</p><p>- Leverage analytics skills to identify, refine, and establish clear performance metrics and indicators of return on investment</p><p>- Work closely with broader delivery team to sharpen requirements and adjust team structure to adapt to shifting client needs over time<br/><br/><b><u>What You Will Need</u>:</b></p><ul><li><p>An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a FULL SCOPE (FS/FSP) polygraph</p></li><li><p>Bachelors degree</p></li><li><p>Minimum of FIVE (5)+ years of experience in relevant disciplines within the national security ecosystem</p></li><li><p><span>Demonstrated experience with analytics, business analytics, and performance metrics</span></p></li><li><p>Demonstrated experience working within sensitive mission programs</p></li></ul><p><br/><b><u>What Would Be Nice To Have</u>:</b></p><ul><li>Masters degree</li><li>Minimum of EIGHT (8)+ years of experience in relevant disciplines within the national security ecosystem</li><li>Demonstrated experience with plans, budget execution, and financial management</li><li>Ability to operate autonomously with minimal oversight toward shared objectives</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><br/><b><u>What We Offer</u>:</b></p><p>Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.</p><p></p><p>Benefits include:</p><ul><li><p>Medical, Rx, Dental &amp; Vision Insurance</p></li><li><p>Personal and Family Sick Time &amp; Company Paid Holidays</p></li><li><p>Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus</p></li><li><p>Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance</p></li><li><p>401(k) Retirement Plan</p></li><li><p>Basic Life &amp; Supplemental Life</p></li><li><p>Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision &amp; Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts</p></li><li><p>Short-Term &amp; Long-Term Disability</p></li><li><p>Student Loan PayDown</p></li><li><p>Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development &amp; Learning Opportunities</p></li><li><p>Skills Development &amp; Certifications</p></li><li><p>Employee Referral Program</p></li><li><p>Corporate Sponsored Events &amp; Community Outreach</p></li><li><p>Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program</p></li><li><p>Mobility Stipend</p></li></ul><p></p><p><u><b>About Guidehouse</b></u></p><p>Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.</p><p></p><p>Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.</p><p></p><p>If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at <a href="mailto:RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span>RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com</span></a>. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.</p><p></p><p>All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or <a href="mailto:guidehouse@myworkday.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span>guidehouse@myworkday.com</span></a>.  Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.  Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.</p><p></p><p>If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please

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