Director, Maritime Strategy & Planning

Job Family:

Management Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do:

• Provide enterprise-level leadership across the maritime organization, advising on sustainment, lifecycle management, and end‑to‑end supply chain priorities.

• Partner with senior executives to shape long‑range strategies that strengthen operational readiness, industrial base resilience, and technology modernization.

• Lead the assessment and integration of advanced technologies—including AI, cloud architectures, and mission‑critical systems—to improve logistics efficiency, maintenance planning, and resource allocation.

• Build and sustain cross‑functional partnerships with internal teams, industry stakeholders, and government organizations to align investments, mitigate risk, and accelerate capability delivery.

• Support enterprise architecture development, mission assurance practices, and spectrum‑dependent system planning to ensure robust and future‑ready operations.

• Represent the organization in high‑visibility forums as a trusted technical advisor, providing concise, media‑trained communication to leadership at national and international levels.

• Mentor and direct high‑performing technical teams, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and mission focus.

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.

• Minimum of TEN (10)+ years' of experience leading diverse teams in a federal consulting environment, with at least FIVE (5) years' of federal missions/operations

• Bachelors degree

• Ability to guide strategic investments, strengthen industrial base resilience, and manage multi‑agency or multi‑partner collaborations.

• Strong analytical skills with a track record of delivering strategic, data‑driven insights that shape executive‑level decisions.

• Demonstrated success leading high‑performing teams in fast‑paced, mission‑driven environments.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience working within or alongside federal and defense, or other complex operational sectors.

• Knowledge of sustainment modeling, logistics forecasting tools, or supply chain analytics platforms.

• Familiarity with cloud migration approaches, AI/ML integration, and digital modernization of operational ecosystems.

• Prior involvement in international collaboration, coalition engagement, or cross‑border technical partnerships.

• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise architecture and strategy, mission assurance, spectrum management, and advanced technology modernization within federal organizations.

• Proven experience in supply chain, sustainment, logistics, or operational readiness domains—ideally in a complex or regulated environment.

• Exceptional communication skills, with experience serving as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and engaging effectively across diverse technical and non‑technical audiences.

• Background interfacing with industrial base partners or supporting government acquisition, readiness, or technology‑roadmap planning.

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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