Department of Justice Associate Director

Job Family :

• Management Consulting
• Travel Required :

• Up to 10%
• Clearance Required :

Active Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI)

What You Will Do:

Lead the delivery of large-scale Federal consulting engagements, serving as the primary point of accountability for client satisfaction, contract performance, financial management, and delivery excellence. Lead operational improvement, business process modernization, and organizational transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, service delivery, and mission outcomes. Build trusted advisor relationships with senior Federal stakeholders across agencies such as DOJ, FBI, DEA, ATF, U.S. Marshals, DHS, and U.S. Space Command, helping clients address complex mission and operational challenges. Manage program governance activities including executive reporting, risk management, resource planning, staffing, quality assurance, and performance metrics. Drive business development activities including capture, proposal development, task order responses, and organic growth opportunities.

What You Will Need:

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI)" Federal or DoD security clearance

Bachelor's degree

SEVEN (7) years of experience leading large-scale Federal programs, consulting engagements, or managed services operations supporting federal government agencies or other relevant experience

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Master's degree (MBA, MPA, or related field).

Experience managing enterprise data modernization, analytics, business intelligence, or cloud data platform implementations.

Experience delivering data governance, reporting, data integration, or AI-enabled analytics initiatives.

Experience supporting Human Capital, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Workforce Management, or Shared Services modernization initiatives.

Experience managing hybrid delivery teams consisting of federal staff, contractors, and subcontractors.

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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