Guidehouse

Defense Accountability Consultant

Guidehouse$80K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a 'SECRET' Federal or DoD security clearance.
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • 1+ years of experience in DoD organizations or Aerospace & Defense industry.
  • Active security clearance preferred.
  • Experience with production, acquisition, audit activities, or supply chain management in DoD/A&D.
  • Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI).
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support consulting projects for major DoD weapon systems across program lifecycle phases.
  • Liaise with government stakeholders, providing regular updates for informed decision-making.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet program objectives.
  • Identify and implement process improvements for enhanced efficiency.
  • Assist project teams in developing a common solution roadmap.
  • Help federal clients optimize their finance operations, ensuring audit readiness and effective management.
  • Support audit remediation through updating procedures and corrective action plans.

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance.
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays.
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan.
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities.
  • Employee Referral Program.
Full Job Description
Job Family:
Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required:
Up to 25%

Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Secret

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 decisionmaking.
  • 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.


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


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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