Operations Lead

Job Family

Operational Effectiveness (ESA)

Up to 25%

Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

The Operations Lead will provide key strategic support to senior leaders. In addition to administrative support they will provide key institutional intelligence, stakeholder awareness, process requirements, and quality assurance. They will be responsible for office management as well as both internal and external strategic communications.

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph
• Bachelor's Degree
• FIVE (5) years of professional experience

• Direct experience providing EA and/or COS-like support to a Front Office team within the IC
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain high levels of organization and the ability to follow up on tasking timely and accurately
• Ability to support full-time on site between 8am-4pm core hours
• Ability to support the FO leadership team from various sites in the Northern VA area
• Exposure to operational mission sets
• Prior experience engaging with Senior level officials in the IC with professionalism
• Ability to work closely and effectively with multiple differing staff officers and fellow contractors; i.e. strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adjust communication styles with various team members

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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.

• 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 Pay Down
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up 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.

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