Defense Accountability Consultant

## Defense Accountability Consultant Apply locations:
US - VA, McLean:
US - VA, Arlington time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
40050
** Job Family:
** Operational Effectiveness Consulting
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* Travel Required:

** Up to 25%
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* Clearance Required:

** Ability to Obtain Secret
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* What You Will Do:

** Guidehouse is currently seeking operations consulting professionals in support of Department of Defense (DoD) clients. These teammates will be responsible for supporting engagements with major DoD 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.
Responsibilities of this role are as follows, to include but not limited to:
* Support consulting projects for major DoD weapon systems, overseeing all phases of the program lifecycle, including acquisition, sustainment, and modernization activities.
* Act as the primary liaison for government stakeholders, delivering clear guidance and regular status updates to ensure alignment and informed decision making.
* Support cross-functional teams to achieve program goals.
* Identify, assess, and implement process improvements to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.
* Support day-to-day project team activities to gain customer buy-in towards a common operating picture, solution architecture, and roadmap for execution.
* Assist federal clients to optimize the operations of their finance organization, including supporting the audit readiness, accounting, logistics and property management.
* Support audit remediation activities, such as developing/updating process documentation, Standard Operating Procedures, and developing/implementing corrective action plans to address findings.
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* 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 DoD 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
* TWO (2) or more years of experience in DoD or A&D production, acquisition, audit activities, property accountability, 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)
* 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/or evolving requirements
* Proficiency with one or more: AI Chatbots, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, LLM Integration
* Experience serving or working for Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps
* Experience working for or with Lockheed Martin or Pratt & Whitney
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* 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 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
** About Guidehouse
** Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by…