Department of Defense Client Executive

Job Family:

Management Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking and exceptional Department of Defense Client Executive in support of the Guidehouse's Defense & Security segment strategy. This person will bring a growth mindset partnered with extensive experience within the Department of Defense. Additionally, they will advise on a range of mission-related issues on existing engagements and new pursuits across our Department of Defense clients. This role will be a combination of engagement delivery, new opportunity pursuit with a strong emphasis on thought leadership. The role will seek to find the intersections between various mission related needs and professional services.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Engaging with senior executives to analyze and understand business initiatives

• Develop and grow a business portfolio supporting any or all of the Departments of the Air Force (DAF), Army (DOA), Navy (DON), and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)

• Engage with internal and external partners to develop collaborative environments in support of deliverables

• Foster external relationships and brand awareness across industries

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance

• Bachelor's degree

• FIFTEEN (15) or more years' relevant consulting/professional services experience directly supporting any or all of the Departments of the Air Force (DAF), Army (DOA), Navy (DON), and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)

• TEN (10) or more years' proven track record in an account leadership type role at a organization in similar size and scope of Guidehouse. Responsibilities in previous role(s) should include Growth Strategy, Business Development, Client Engagement, Recruiting and Staff Development, P&L Management, etc.

• Strong communications acumen in support of client engagement and briefing

• Experience translating policy into programmatic actions

• Knowledge of Defense industry missions and initiatives

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance; or higher

• Graduate degree or higher

• Continued experience identifying, proposing, winning, and delivering solutions to DoD clients

• Experience delivering within an organization of similar or larger size and scope

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

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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.

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 RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

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