Guidehouse

Customer Support Specialist Lead

Guidehouse$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret (TS) Federal or DoD Clearance required and must maintain Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance once employed.
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
  • At least 12 years of experience in customer support or operational support roles with increasing responsibility.
  • Experience managing 24/7 operations, including handling emergencies and weekend support.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day customer support operations across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 services.
  • Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and knowledge base content.
  • Analyze service metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and escalation management.
  • Implement strategies for proactive customer advocacy and service excellence.
  • Ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and manage any escalations effectively.

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Discretionary variable incentive bonus eligibility
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life insurance
  • Health Savings Account, with flexible spending options for dental, vision, and dependent care
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability coverage
  • Tuition Reimbursement and support for personal development
  • Skills Development & Certifications programs
  • Employee Referral Program incentives
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach opportunities
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare assistance
  • Mobility Stipend for travel support
Full Job Description

Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Active Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do:
Guidehouse has an exciting opportunity in our Defense and Security Segment to support customer support activities at the Department of War (DoW). The Customer Support Specialist Lead will perform the day-to-day execution of 24/7/365 customer support operations across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 services. The individual will oversee SOPs, knowledge base content, and customer journey artifacts, analyze service metrics to drive improvement, manage escalations and SLA compliance, and implement proactive customer advocacy strategies.

What You Will Need:

  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "Top Secret" Federal or DoD Clearance. Once on board with Guidehouse MUST be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN "TOP SECRET" "SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION (SCI) clearance

  • Bachelor’s Degree

  • TWELVE (12) or more years of experience supporting customer support, service desk, contact center, or operational support functions, with progressively increasing responsibility

  • Experience leading 24x7 or extendedhours operations, including weekends and emergency support scenarios


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET/SCI" Federal or DoD security clearance

  • Demonstrated experience overseeing multitier (Tier 1 3) support operations, including escalation management and SLA oversight

  • Strong background in incident management, stakeholder communications, and operational coordination during highpressure situations

  • Ability to analyze service performance data and translate insights into process and service improvements

  • Experience supporting federal or defense clients, particularly in missioncritical or emergencyresponse environments

  • Familiarity with service management frameworks (e.g., ITILaligned practices)

  • Experience standing up or improving knowledge bases, SOPs, or quality management programs

  • Background in crisis communications or continuityofoperations support

  • Experience managing distributed or shiftbased teams across extended coverage periods


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 a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
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8,000 employees
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Founded
2018

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