Aerospace & Defense Operations Management Consultants; Levels

Job Family:
Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Secret

• Support consulting projects for major DoW weapon systems, overseeing all phases of the program lifecycle—including acquisition, sustainment, and modernization activities.
• Serve as the 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 toward a common operating picture, solution architecture, and roadmap for execution.
• Research and recommend cost‑effective government‑approved technologies, frameworks, and systems to achieve 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 (A&D) industry or a similar commercial domain.

• An active and maintained SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance.
• Bachelor’s or 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 programs for DoD weapon systems to improve operational performance or drive cost reductions.
• Experience with lifecycle logistics planning and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) 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/or evolving requirements.
• Advanced proficiency with AI chatbots, machine learning, model evaluation, and LLM integration.

• 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 Payback
• 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.