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Guidehouse

Mission Program Lead

US - VA, McLean

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Seniority
Lead / management
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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the posting

Job Family :

  • Operational Effectiveness
  • Travel Required :
  • Up to 10%
  • Clearance Required :

Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do :

Work across organizational boundaries and complex bureaucracies across the national security landscape to build coalitions and accelerate progress toward shared objectives in a high-visibility, highly sensitive mission space.

Utilize mission program experience and internal networks to drive progress and sustain momentum at the speed of mission requirements.

Focus multiple efforts of streamlining authority deconfliction and ensure full clarity and coherence in terms of roles, responsibilities, and workstreams across complex, multi-entity efforts.

Work closely with client executive and senior leadership to coordinate and integrate all efforts, representing clients in external engagements where necessary.

Develop and deliver clear, concise, and compelling briefing materials, program information, and recommendations to executive and senior clients with professional polish.

Utilize mission and operational experience to inform the full spectrum of strategic, organizational, tactical, and operational program planning and execution.

Work tirelessly to build, refine, evolve, and sustain mission programs and capabilities in close partnership with key mission entities.

What You Will Need :

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a FULL SCOPE (FS/FSP) polygraph

Bachelor's degree

EIGHT (8)+ years' of experience directly involved in mission and operational support for highly sensitive DoD/IC programs

What Would Be Nice To Have :

A Master's degree in a relevant discipline.

At least 15+ years of direct mission and operational experience, supporting

Operational experience in the field.

Complex and highly sensitive programs.

Ability to operate autonomously with the highest levels of professional polish, communication expertise, and mission understanding.

A demonstrated track record of driving programs to success, with clear outcomes, deliverables, and return on investment.

A demonstrated ability to operate across the national security landscape and deftly navigate complex bureaucracies to drive progress, build momentum, and achieve desired outcomes.

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.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com . Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com . Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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