Aerospace & Defense Operations Management Consultants; Levels

Guidehouse is seeking operations consulting professionals to support Department of War clients. 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.

Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Up to 25%

Ability to obtain Secret clearance

• 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 aligned 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 toward achieving the desired future state.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Federal or DoD security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• One or more years of experience with DoW organizations and/or Aerospace & Defense industry or a similar commercial domain.

• Active and maintained Secret Federal or DoD security clearance.
• Advanced degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
• Three or more years of experience in DoD or A&D production, acquisition, engineering and/or supply chain management.
• Experience supporting complex programs, ideally in DoD or A&D industry.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI) and Python, Git Hub, and JIRA.
• Experience supporting DoD weapon systems to improve operational performance or drive cost reductions.
• Experience with lifecycle logistics planning and maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations.
• Experience leading small client‑facing teams through the lifecycle of a consulting engagement.
• Experience developing written communication materials for senior‑level clients.
• Ability to excel in a dynamic organization, adapting and responding quickly to new information and evolving requirements.
• Advanced proficiency with AI chatbots, machine learning, model evaluation, and LLM integration.

• Medical, Rx, dental, and vision insurance.
• Personal and family sick time & company‑paid holidays.
• Possibility of a discretionary variable incentive bonus.
• Parental leave and adoption assistance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Basic life & supplemental life insurance.
• Health savings account, dental/vision & dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Short‑term & long‑term disability.
• Student loan paydown.
• Tuition reimbursement, personal development, and learning opportunities.
• Skills development and certifications.
• Employee referral program.
• Corporate sponsored events & community outreach.
• Emergency backup childcare program.
• Mobility stipend.

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.