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Executive Officer and Operations Lead

Guidehouse
US - MD, Bethesda Posted Sep 18, 2026
Full-time

About this role

Job title: Executive Officer and Operations Lead

Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness (ESA) Travel Required:

Up to 10% Clearance Required:

Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do: The Executive Officer and Operations Lead will provide key strategic support to senior leaders. In addition to administrative support they will provide key institutional intelligence, stake holder awareness, process requirements, and quality assurance. They will be responsible for office management as well as both internal and external strategic communications.

What You Will Need:

  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a polygraph

  • SIX (6) or more years' experience working in a Front Office environment supporting day-to-day and long-term tasks and priorities. Experience should include:

  • Extensive experience in mission area operations, including daily topics, capabilities, and strategic intent, with a strong understanding of project management principles

  • Experience in positions requiring analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the necessity to interpret complex information from multiple sources

  • Experience in positions requiring interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including the necessity to develop working relationships and networks with internal and external staff

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Bachelor's degree

  • TEN (10) years of prior experience working in a Front Office environment supporting day-to-day and long-term tasks and priorities

  • Project management certificate, or equivalent training

  • Experience with modernization efforts that cross functional teams

  • Highly effective written and verbal communications skills

  • Ability to maintain high levels of organization and the ability to follow up on taskings timely and accurately

  • Prior experience engaging with Senior level officials in the IC with professionalism

  • Ability to work closely and effectively with multiple differing staff officers and fellow contractors; i.e. strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adjust communication styles with various team members

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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