Department of Justice Associate Director
Guidehouse
- Location
- US - AL, Huntsville
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Posted
- Sep 11, 2026
About this role
Job Family : Management Consulting Travel Required : Up to 10% Clearance Required : Active Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) What You Will Do: Lead the delivery of large-scale Federal consulting engagements, serving as the primary point of accountability for client satisfaction, contract performance, financial management, and delivery excellence. Lead operational improvement, business process modernization, and organizational transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, service delivery, and mission outcomes. Build trusted advisor relationships with senior Federal stakeholders across agencies such as DOJ, FBI, DEA, ATF, U.S. Marshals, DHS, and U.S. Space Command, helping clients address complex mission and operational challenges. Manage program governance activities including executive reporting, risk management, resource planning, staffing, quality assurance, and performance metrics. Drive business development activities including capture, proposal development, task order responses, and organic growth opportunities.
What You Will Need
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI)" Federal or DoD security clearance Bachelor's degree SEVEN (7) years of experience leading large-scale Federal programs, consulting engagements, or managed services operations supporting federal government agencies or other relevant experience What Would Be Nice To Have: Master's degree (MBA, MPA, or related field). Experience managing enterprise data modernization, analytics, business intelligence, or cloud data platform implementations. Experience delivering data governance, reporting, data integration, or AI-enabled analytics initiatives. Experience supporting Human Capital, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Workforce Management, or Shared Services modernization initiatives. Experience managing hybrid delivery teams consisting of federal staff, contractors, and subcontractors. 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. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com . Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process