Aerospace & Defense Operations Management Consultants (Multiple Levels)

What You Will Do

Guidehouse is currently seeking operations consulting professionals in support of Department of War (DoW) clients. These teammates will be responsible for supporting engagements with major DoW Programs to improve operations and efficiency outcomes across the program lifecycle, including Program Acquisition and Sustainment functions, cost/schedule/performance management, and identifying new client challenges to solve.

• Support consulting projects for major DoW weapon systems, overseeing all phases of the program lifecycle, including acquisition, sustainment, and modernization activities.
• Serve as a point of contact for government stakeholders, providing guidance and status updates.
• Support cross-functional teams to achieve program goals.
• Identify, assess, and implement process improvements to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Engage with stakeholders across the client enterprise to build consensus and design solutions align with the client’s overall objectives.
• Support day-to-day project team activities to gain customer buy-in towards a common operating picture, solution architecture, and roadmap for execution.
• Research and recommend cost-effective government-approved technologies, frameworks, and systems towards achieving the desired future state.

What You Will Need

• Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• ONE (1) or more years of experience with DoW organizations and/or Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry or similar commercial domain.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.
• Bachelors or Advanced degree in business, engineering, or related field.
• THREE (3) or more years of experience in DoD or A&D production, acquisition, engineering and/or supply chain management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI) and Python, GitHub, and JIRA.
• Experience supporting complex programs, ideally in DoD or A&D industry.
• Experience leading small client-facing teams through the lifecycle of a consulting engagement.
• Experience developing written communication materials for senior level clients.
• Advanced Proficiency with AI Chatbots, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, LLM Integration.

What We Offer

• A comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package.
• 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 the Role

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.

Qualifications

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