Strategic Advisor for Diplomacy

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We are looking for an Associate Director to join our Defense and Security Segment where he/she will lead transformation initiatives including organizational strategy redesign system and tool adoption; stakeholder engagement; data-driven policy initiatives; and digital modernization efforts for Department of State and other national security clients.

What You Will Do:

• Liaise with clients to oversee efforts to strategize and modernize organizational structures processes and capabilities. This will include leading teams to develop workshops and future state visioning sessions and developing strategies and roadmaps to support execution as well as assisting in the execution of tactical outcomes and objectives.

• Guide clients through the adoption of new technologies and tools to streamline processes and meet mission needs. This may include developing communications and engagement strategies designing roadmaps mapping systems and tools and developing metrics to measure adoption.

• Develop strategies for governance system modernization and enterprise architecture to improve operational efficiency and data-informed decision making. This may include redesigning governance body charters and supporting the merger of governance bodies and functions.

• Prepare for and lead internal and external stakeholder discussions client meetings and leadership briefings.

• Manage multiple concurrent projects ensuring quality consistency and timely delivery.

• Provide mentorship leadership and career coaching to 8-10 junior resources to help them grow professionally and navigate their careers at Guidehouse.

• Work collaboratively across our Defense and Security segment to engage and coordinate among national security and defense-centric agencies and Guidehouse teams as well as with Guidehouse Tech on digital modernization solutioning as needed.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD securityclearance.

• Bachelors degree.

• 10 (ten) or more years of experience working on enterprise level transformation initiatives within international agencies coordinating with global stakeholders on enterprise wide challenges or other relevant experience.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience with guiding organizational redesigns and change management and driving the adoption of new tools and systems with stakeholders.

• Excellent communications and collaboration skills across all levels of business both written and verbal.

• Ability to effectively form mentor and lead high-performing teams.

• Ability to understand and drive new business growth and successfully manage risk and quality of contract delivery.

• Ability to adapt quickly and develop successful professional relationships.

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

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