Job Family:Operational Effectiveness
Travel Required:Up to 10%
Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Top Secret (TS)
What You Will Do:- Lead investor engagement; convert assessments into contracted services and scoped continuing advice programs.
- Define deliverables, windows, terms; ensure capacity and renewal criteria are documented and reviewed.
- Coordinate with Venture Operations Officer on DC engagements, liaison, and partner follow-through.
- Use assessments to inform origination priorities; return investor requirements to analytic owners promptly.
- Review commercial outcomes; resolve issues; report realized value and renewal evidence for decisions.
- Manage source-sharing decisions with counsel; record rights, recipients, and onboarding contacts.
- Protect analytic independence; separate direct consideration from non-cash economics transparently.
- Adjust engagement sequences as evidence, capacity, and partner demand change across markets.
What You Will Need: - Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "TOP SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
- Candidates with an ACTIVE "TOP SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree
- TEN (10) or more years' of relevant experience to venture operations
- Demonstrated experience performing responsibilities directly related to the position.
- Ability to work in complex, multidisciplinary environments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience coordinating with senior leaders, technical experts, or operational stakeholders.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality results.
What Would Be Nice To Have: - An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
- Master's Degree
- Experience in intelligence, national security, defense, technology, or private-sector mission environments.
- Experience developing strategic plans, assessments, technical products, or operational frameworks.
- Experience working across organizations and integrating diverse stakeholder requirements.
- Familiarity with data analytics, AI/ML, knowledge management, or operational planning.
- Experience supporting executive decision-making and governance processes.
- Experience leading teams, projects, programs, or technical initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to improve processes, methodologies, and mission outcomes.
The annual salary range for this position is $215,000.00-$358,000.00. 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.
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
