Operational and Executive Support Lead

Job Family:

Technology Consulting

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse supports programs and initiatives for the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) at a large federal agency. The Operational and Executive Support Lead will have the opportunity to help shape and execute these strategic priorities. They will become a central member of our client’s front office team, assessing our customer's current posture, establishing roadmaps, working with vendors on both technical and non-technical solutions to the client’s financial practices, and supporting high-collateral, fast-paced, initiatives with executive-level visibility. You should expect to have the ability to complete the following activities on a regular basis:

• Build and maintain a trusting relationship with a key Government executive in a fast-paced environment.

• Identification and drafting of key deliverables and reports due to the OCIO and executive-level leadership. These deliverables may include technical topics such as Cybersecurity initiatives like Zero Trust or compliance topics such as responding to Congressional inquiries or audits.

• Working with finance staff to conduct project-cost estimations and assist the CISO with recording funding for key priority initiatives for the department. 

• Coordinating across multiple federal teams and with executives to collect input on strategic plans.

• Tracking task completion and providing updates to senior leadership.

• Supporting program management through the facilitation of routine processes such as staff meetings, project planning, schedule management, reporting, and monitoring of performance indicators, risks and issues.

• Designing, implementing, and improving business processes and workflows.

What You Will Need:

• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

• Bachelor’s Degree

• THREE (3) or more years of relevant experience in a supporting role.

• Exceptional social skills, relationship building abilities, tact and confidence to build trust with a key Government executive.

• Experience working with data sets, policy research/writing, and/or document analysis.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• An ACTIVE and CURRENT TOP SECRET federal security clearance.

• Masters degree.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

• EIGHT (8) or more years of experience managing large and complex technology integration projects.

• Knowledge of using Microsoft tools

• Desire to be responsible for a process from end-end and work interpedently to ensure its success.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Flexible, customer-centric approach to support rapidly changing business needs and new priorities.

• Aptitude for multitasking and strong attention to detail.

• Ability to identify and address client needs, build solid relationships with clients and customers, and communicate in an organized and knowledgeable manner.

• Subject matter expertise relating to government agencies' relationship with the United States Congress and other branches of government.

• Experience working within or interacting with the United States Congress is a plus.

• Knowledge of the cybersecurity landscape including the latest trends and mandates within the federal government and industry including Zero Trust.

What We Offer:

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.

Benefits include:

• 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

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