Guidehouse

Law Enforcement Strategy and Technology Specialist

US - DC, Washington Full time

Job Family:

Strategy & Transformation Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

The Law Enforcement Strategy and Technology Senior Consultant will join a dynamic team supporting U.S federal law enforcement customers. In this role, the candidate will join a team advising senior clients on law enforcement technology trends, operational use-cases, and strategize with clients to develop technology roadmaps and strategic analysis products. In addition, they will support transformational initiatives to optimize operational technology processes and programs.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Support the strategic visioning, rationalization, and alternatives analysis for client leadership programs, initiatives, or priorities.

  • Support overall strategic framework for problem definition and facilitates executive solutioning sessions to help rationalize leadership direction.

  • Conduct operational technology trend scouting and forecasting to include conducting market research, attending industry events, and meeting with technology vendors

  • Support the acquisition and/or use of technology, assets, and equipment

  • Experience developing requirements and/or articulating field needs to headquarters leadership. 

  • Lead the development of vision statements, design thinking workshops, and concept of operations related to client leadership program, initiatives and priorities.

  • Develop draft presentations and talking points to support executive briefings.

  • Support hybrid work environments involving work on client site, in a Guidehouse office, and remote.

  • Build trusted client relationships to understand mission needs and deliver tailored, data‑driven solutions.


What You Will Need:

  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred

  • Bachelor’s Degree

  • THREE (3) or more years of experience working in strategy consulting, technology scouting and forecasting, and/or in a federal law enforcement or border security environment


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • An Active DHS Public Trust

  • Master’s Degree with a focus on law enforcement intelligence, homeland security, or similar

  • History of identifying and utilizing innovative technologies

  • Experience with border security technologies and tools

  • Experience presenting trends, research, and recommendations to clients and developing effective briefings and communication products

  • Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills

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.

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.

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If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

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.