Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement and Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
Full Job Description
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
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.
