Strategic Advisor

Job Family: Management Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Active Secret What You Will Do: As a Strategic Advisor, you will lead a high‑performing strategy and analytics team in support of federal clients focused on mission‑driven transformation. This role blends strategic advisory, data analytics, and front office program management. You will serve as a senior advisor to bureau leadership, helping to define and advance strategic initiatives while overseeing a team that manages and delivers a suite of data‑driven tools, products, and analyses that support informed decision‑making. Your responsibilities will include: Leading a data and reporting team delivering high‑quality analytics, dashboards, and performance products. Advising senior leaders on data, policy, and technology strategy to support organizational priorities. Translating mission needs into actionable data requirements and reporting solutions. Overseeing development of decision‑support tools that enable timely, evidence‑based decisions. Directing front‑office strategic initiatives and coordinating activities across teams and stakeholders. Managing and mentoring staff to ensure strong delivery, clear communication, and effective engagement. Supporting account development through thought leadership, methodologies, and business development activities. What You Will Need: An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance Bachelor’s degree EIGHT (8) years of experience in federal consulting. Experience leading teams and managing complex projects or workstreams. What Would Be Nice To Have: Experience advising senior leaders or front‑office stakeholders. Master’s or doctoral degree in a related field. Demonstrated ability to translate mission needs into actionable data and reporting solutions. Strong communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly. Experience supporting foreign affairs agencies. Experience developing dashboards, performance reports, or decision‑support tools. Experience with policy analysis, organizational strategy, or modernization initiatives. Experience managing cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment. Experience contributing to business development, proposal writing, or thought leadership. The annual salary range for this position is $149,000.00-$248,000.00. 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. 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