Guidehouse

Visualization Lead

Guidehouse$113K — $188K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • ACTIVE TS/SCI security clearance with CI polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visualization, Data Analytics, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in visualization, graphic design, or data storytelling
  • Proficiency in creating executive-level visuals
  • Experience within the IC, DoD, or federal environments

Responsibilities

  • Produce high-fidelity visual products like briefings and infographics that clarify complex data
  • Design and uphold visual standards to enhance understanding and comparison of operational strategies
  • Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders for data accuracy and compelling narratives
  • Deliver visual products rapidly under tight deadlines and shifting priorities
  • Ensure visual outputs meet IC classification and accessibility standards
  • Manage multiple concurrent requests while maintaining high-quality output
  • Transform ambiguous requirements into structured visual deliverables

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Paid Holidays
  • Variable incentive bonus potential
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance options
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Student Loan PayDown
  • Tuition Reimbursement & 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 Consulting

Travel Required:
Up to 10%

Clearance Required:
Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do:
  • Produce high fidelity visual products-including executive briefings, dashboards, and infographics-that translate complex mission, intelligence, and operational data into clear, actionable insights.
  • Design and maintain visual standards, reusable templates, and data driven storytelling frameworks that enhance comprehension, enable comparison of Courses of Action (COAs), and support strategic decision making.
  • Partner closely with analysts, operators, and policy stakeholders to validate data accuracy and develop compelling visual narratives aligned with mission priorities.
  • Deliver rapid turn visual products (e.g., PowerPoint decks, placemats, and executive summaries) in support of senior leadership, often under tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
  • Ensure all visual outputs comply with IC classification, accessibility (e.g., Section 508), and presentation standards.
  • Manage multiple concurrent requests from executive stakeholders, balancing competing priorities while maintaining high quality and attention to detail.
  • Translate ambiguous or evolving requirements into structured, visually compelling deliverables that drive clarity and alignment.


What You Will Need:
  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visualization, Data Analytics, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • EIGHT (8) or more years of experience in visualization, graphic design, or data storytelling within the IC, DoD, or federal environment


What Would Be Nice To Have:
  • Master's degree in Graphic Design, Visualization, Data Analytics, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) or equivalent visualization tools
  • Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex, technical, or operational information into clear, executive level visuals


The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. 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.
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8,000 employees
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Founded
2018

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