Policy and Strategy Project Lead

Job Family:

Strategy & Transformation Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

Guidehouse is seeking a Strategy Specialist to join our Defense and Security Segment, where they will conduct analyses, develop strategic frameworks and plans, develop training plans, and leverage business processes and policy insights to identify programmatic enhancements to meet operational goals. This position will support a program in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

What You Will Do:

• Lead evaluations or organizational studies to simplify procedures, operate efficiently, and improve effectiveness

• Lead and oversee the development of a strategy framework or design workshop to help an organization or program achieve its intended operational goals

• Lead/facilitate internal and external stakeholder discussions, client meetings, and briefings for executive leadership (including interviews and workshops) to inform support strategy ideation and design 

• Manage multiple concurrent assignments while ensuring technical accuracy, adherence to standards, and timely delivery of all products

• Serve as a technical expert on executive-level project teams, providing interpretation and insights regarding current and/or future structure and behavior of an organization’s processes, systems, structure, personnel – so that they might better align with the organization’s core goals and strategic direction

• Manage development of a wide range of briefing materials and concise summaries of complex studies, evaluations, and data analyses to communicate program effectiveness and progress to senior leaders

• Oversee research of private sector and attend industry events to brief CBP leadership on industry trade and sustainability practices.

What You Will Need:

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

• Bachelor’s degree

• 10 years of relevant experience

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Experience in leading research and analysis that has resulted in gaining a comprehensive understanding of a complex technical program, including processes, systems, training, data, and resources to identify recommendations to align with a program’s goals and strategic direction

• Ability to adapt quickly and develop successful professional relationships with key stakeholders

• Ability to provide an expert view into exceptionally complex problems and processes

• Experience in leading industry benchmarking, and benchmarking against other federal government agencies’ processes, policies, operations, best practices, etc.

• Ability to lead environmental scans and analysis to inform strategy planning, strategic direction, and execution

• Ability to apply advanced technical principles, theories, and knowledge of a client’s mission area to enhance the deliverables associated with a particular task order

• Experience in managing a team in the areas of problem definition, analysis, requirements development, and implementation for complex solutions

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master’s degree

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications including SharePoint

• Experience conducting interviews or gathering feedback from external stakeholders

• Experience working in DHS or CBP

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
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