Guidehouse
Global advisory, technology, and managed services
Biological Scientist
+ Discretionary variable incentive bonus
About the job
- A Master’s degree in Biology, Physiology, General Medical and Health Services, or a related scientific discipline.
- A minimum of three years of experience with biospecimen management and laboratory operations.
- Background supporting clinical and translational research activities.
- Skill in analyzing and interpreting biological or scientific data.
- Ability to prepare scientific reports, presentations, manuscripts, and technical documentation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Hands-on use of clinical research databases and scientific data management systems.
- Willingness and ability to learn operation of the HR-pQCT bone density scanner.
- Ability to contribute to quality improvement and safety initiatives.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or Department of Defense public trust, with approved adjudication required before onboarding.
- Support efficient operations for the NICHD Biorepository and HR-pQCT Imaging Programs, including managing biospecimens from clinical protocols and obtaining bone density and microarchitecture scans for NIH Clinical Center study participants.
- Collaborate with the Clinical Director, program team, researchers, clinicians, and stakeholders to accomplish programmatic goals, research objectives, and collaborative scientific initiatives.
- Plan and administer biological, clinical, and translational research activities, including studies of biological systems, physiology, anatomy, development, function, organisms, and their environments.
- Collect, organize, analyze, evaluate, and interpret scientific, biological, experimental, production, and test data to support research initiatives, study objectives, and scientific evaluation.
- Monitor and observe experiments and perform laboratory analyses on biological samples using established procedures and protocols.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and workspaces in compliance with applicable safety, quality, and laboratory standards.
- Use computer systems and databases to store, process, manage, and analyze research data while maintaining accurate laboratory notebooks, research records, and technical documentation.
- Prepare reports, summaries, findings, manuscripts, scientific documentation, and PowerPoint presentations to communicate research results, project data, and updates to research personnel, laboratory members, stakeholders, and scientific conferences.
- Coordinate biological technicians, technologists, and other scientific staff as needed.
- Learn and apply new laboratory techniques, methodologies, technologies, and data management practices.
- A PhD in Physiology, Cell Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
- Prior support for NIH or other federal biomedical research programs.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary research teams.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Practical knowledge of biorepository operations and biospecimen inventory management.
- Familiarity with bone densitometry and HR-pQCT imaging technologies.
- Exposure to human imaging research protocols.
- Advanced skills in data analysis and scientific data presentation.
- Ability to coordinate laboratory or research support personnel.
- Familiarity with clinical protocol operations within a hospital or clinical research environment.
- Knowledge of quality assurance and laboratory safety practices.
- An active public trust or suitability.
About the company
Guidehouse is a global consultancy that combines advisory, technology, and managed services for commercial and government clients. It works across sectors like healthcare, financial services, and defense to help organizations solve complex problems, modernize operations, and navigate regulatory requirements. The firm earns fees through project-based or retainer-based engagements, delivering services such as strategy, systems integration, risk and regulatory compliance, and ongoing managed services. A distinguishing aspect is its strong public-sector and defense focus, born from the 2018 acquisition of PwC’s U.S. public sector business by Veritas Capital, which underpins its government contracting capabilities and national security offerings. The company aims to help clients improve performance, reduce risk, and adapt to changing regulatory and technological landscapes across both public and private sectors.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$750K
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
2018
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What believers are saying
- On September 10, 2026, Guidehouse named Meehan, McKeon, and Moosariparambil to accelerate growth.
- On August 20, 2026, Hyderabad expansion added capacity for 1,000 hires in 12 months.
- July 2026 leadership hires of Hernandez and Brown reinforced finance and AI transformation execution.
What critics are saying
- Guidehouse's Coast Guard contract protest signals aggressive pursuit of federal work and delayed revenue.
- Annual layoffs and no bonuses cited by employees in March 2026 weaken retention.
- Bain Capital ownership since 2023 creates exit pressure; weak growth risks a forced sale.
What makes Guidehouse unique
- Guidehouse pairs advisory, technology, and managed services across government and regulated industries.
- Its $1.5 billion AI investment and new CXO role institutionalize AI delivery.
- Hyderabad, Chennai, Trivandrum, and Gurugram give Guidehouse scaled offshore delivery for regulated clients.
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↑ 0%Quantum Sky names three evps to lead market-facing business groups. * Samantha Moore, Jessica Merriam and Nicole Gibson were appointed to EVP roles * Quantum Sky organized three business groups around its core federal markets * Arlington Capital Partners is backing Quantum Sky Quantum Sky has appointed three executive vice presidents to run business groups organized around its main federal markets. Samantha Moore will lead the Department of War group, Jessica Merriam will head the intelligence and space group, and Nicole Gibson will direct the federal civilian group, Quantum Sky said Thursday. The structure is part of a broader operating model meant to tie growth, technology and operations more closely to customer missions. Andrew Boyd, CEO of Quantum Sky, said the arrangement gives the company a sharper focus as it brings its capabilities to customers. Who are the new Quantum Sky business group leaders? Moore previously served as vice president for Department of War services at SMX. Prior to that, she spent nearly five years at Amazon Web Services, most recently as a strategic technical leader for global national security and defense, and nearly a decade as senior director for space and intelligence systems at Solers, which Peraton acquired in 2019. Following the acquisition, she held the same role at Peraton. Merriam joined Quantum Sky from SilverEdge Government Solutions, where she led the intelligence solutions group through the company's sale to SAIC in 2025. At SAIC, she ran a business supporting intelligence community customers, the Defense Intelligence Agency and U.S. Special Operations Command. She previously served as executive director of intelligence community programs at CACI, overseeing an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract worth over $400 million. Merriam also spent more than 20 years as an intelligence officer, including assignments at Special Operations Command and a stint as deputy senior director at the National Security Council covering sub-Saharan Africa policy. Gibson came from Guidehouse, where she most recently led firmwide transformation work spanning talent acquisition, facilities, security and human capital operations, including recruiting structures across the U.S., Canada, Europe and India. She previously served as a partner for defense and security at the firm for more than seven years, leading the national security portfolio covering the intelligence community and the Office of the Secretary of War. Before Guidehouse, she spent nearly 11 years at PwC, rising from manager to principal and working on strategy, change management and process improvement for national security agencies and the geospatial intelligence enterprise. Gibson began her career at BearingPoint, where she spent more than seven years in consulting roles serving public sector clients. She brings more than 25 years of experience in enterprise transformation and business growth. What is Quantum Sky? The company rebranded from Tyto Athene in August, sharpening its focus on AI, cybersecurity, cloud and post-quantum technologies for federal customers. Quantum Sky is an Arlington Capital Partners portfolio company. It named Sean Thompson chief growth officer that same month to oversee enterprise growth strategy. The rebrand followed roughly two years of change, including Boyd's move to CEO; Cutter Brenton's appointment as chief AI officer; and acquisitions covering space software, managed cybersecurity, cloud compliance and intelligence community IT. Michael Lustbader, a managing partner at Arlington Capital Partners and a Wash100 Award winner, said Arlington and Quantum Sky are investing in quantum computing and other technologies to support the latter's expansion into key federal markets.
Guidehouse names new leaders for financial services, growth. Guidehouse has appointed Ed Meehan as financial services leader, Ryan McKeon as chief growth officer, and Matthew Moosariparambil to lead the banking, insurance and capital markets practice. "The organizations that will lead over the next decade are those that can adapt faster, harness emerging technologies responsibly, and translate change into measurable results," said Scott McIntyre, CEO of Guidehouse. "These strategic appointments position Guidehouse to meet this moment. As our clients navigate unprecedented shifts in technology, regulation, and competition, we are aligning our leadership around the opportunities that will define the future of financial services and the value we create for clients." Meehan brings over 30 years of leadership experience in advisory, business growth, client service and industry strategy. He most recently served as CGO at Guidehouse and has helped drive the firm's growth strategy, strengthen strategic account development, and expand market presence across the commercial and public sectors, the company said. Now, Meehan will help financial services clients address transformation, modernization, regulatory complexity and emerging technology opportunities. "The financial services industry is entering one of its most consequential periods of change as AI, digital assets, evolving regulations, and new customer expectations reshape the market," said Meehan. "Success will depend on an institution's ability to modernize while maintaining trust, resilience, and performance. I look forward to helping leaders move quickly and confidently through this period, build the agility needed to capture new sources of value, and keep pace with a rapidly changing market." McKeon was most recently Guidehouse's global sales leader, and will now lead the growth strategy, sales, marketing and commercial excellence organization worldwide. He'll apply his mission expertise with forward-deployed engineering, AI-enablement and technology. McKeon began his career as a software developer and has spent over two decades leading modernization initiatives for government and commercial organizations. "The pace of technology has never been faster, and it will only accelerate from here," said McKeon. "Work that once took years is happening in hours. That expands the horizon of what leaders can set out to do. Our focus is helping clients take full advantage of this opportunity by bringing people who deeply understand their operations and embedding AI into the work itself, enabling change at the scale and speed their missions demand. Moosariparambil is a certified public accountant and has led large-scale transformations, M&A, risk and compliance initiatives for banks, insurers, fintechs and private equity firms. At Guidehouse, he will help strengthen client delivery; expand market-facing solutions; and scale transformation, M&A, governance, risk, compliance and technology capabilities. "Financial institutions are under pressure to improve performance while strengthening governance, managing risk, and modernizing core operations," said Moosariparambil. "Executing at scale without destabilizing the business is what separates plans from results. We are helping clients close that gap by combining deep industry knowledge with the experience to execute, not just advise." John Saad, president of Guidehouse, said, "Ed, Ryan, and Matt each have a unique combination of industry expertise, client focus, and execution experience. Together, they strengthen our ability to solve increasingly complex challenges, deepen trusted client relationships, and help leaders achieve their most important objectives." Staff Writer WashingtonExec celebrates the people, programs, and milestones shaping the Washington, D.C. government contracting community. Join 30,000+ leaders who start their day with The Daily. Our latest executive profiles, council news, and GovCon headlines - every morning.
Ryan McKeon named Guidehouse chief growth officer. * McKeon has moved up from global sales leader * His remit covers growth strategy, sales, marketing and commercial excellence worldwide * He succeeded Ed Meehan, who takes over financial services Guidehouse has named Ryan McKeon chief growth officer, putting him in charge of growth strategy, sales, marketing and commercial excellence across the firm. McKeon moves up from global sales leader, the McLean, Virginia, professional services firm said Thursday. He succeeds Ed Meehan, who becomes financial services leader. What background does Ryan McKeon bring? McKeon started his career as a software developer and has spent over 20 years leading modernization work for government and commercial organizations. Speaking about his appointment, McKeon said the company's focus is helping customer take full advantage of the accelerating pace of technology by "bringing people who deeply understand their operations and embedding AI into the work itself, enabling change at the scale and speed their missions demand." Who else did Guidehouse appoint? Meehan takes over financial services after serving as chief growth officer. He brings more than three decades of leadership experience in advisory, business growth and client service, and worked on the firm's growth strategy and account development in his prior role. Matthew Moosariparambil becomes banking, insurance and capital markets practice leader. A certified public accountant, he has led transformations, mergers and acquisitions, and risk and compliance work for banks, insurers, fintechs and private equity firms. Scott McIntyre, CEO of Guidehouse and a 10-time Wash100 Award winner, said the appointments position the firm as clients navigate shifts in technology, regulation and competition.
Mishelle Pedenko named Guidehouse health growth lead. * Pedenko will lead growth for the provider, payer, federal health and life sciences practices * Her background covers revenue cycle transformation, operations and managed services * She spent 14 years at Accenture before moving to Guidehouse Guidehouse has appointed Mishelle Pedenko as health growth leader, a role covering the firm's global health segment. Pedenko will direct growth efforts spanning the provider, payer, federal health and life sciences practices, Guidehouse said in a LinkedIn post Friday. She will work with commercial and federal leaders in advisory, technology, AI and managed services to bring combined offerings to market. Federal health contracting priorities will be the focus at the Potomac Officers Club's 2026 Healthcare Summit, convening Dec. 3 at the Hilton McLean in Virginia. Matthew Memoli, principal deputy director of the National Institutes of Health, will keynote, with panels covering how HHS, the Defense Health Agency and the Veterans Health Administration plan to acquire and apply digital tools and AI in fiscal 2027. Register now to hear those priorities firsthand. What experience does Mishelle Pedenko bring? Pedenko has more than two decades of experience in healthcare strategy, business transformation, technology modernization, operations, revenue cycle transformation and managed services, according to Guidehouse. She spent 14 years at Accenture, serving most recently as managing director and health provider business lead for the Midwest. She previously held managing director roles covering the provider and payer markets and led a health provider client portfolio. Earlier, Pedenko worked at R1 RCM in revenue cycle operations and client management. She holds a master's degree from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and sits on the board of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women Chicago chapter. "Guidehouse's purpose-built healthcare platform, combined with a shared-success approach and relentless focus on client mission and value, is truly unique in the market," Pedenko said in a LinkedIn post. "Particularly at a time when healthcare organizations are facing unprecedented change and pressure to transform in order to survive."
Guidehouse opens new Hyderabad hub, plans to hire 1,000 professionals. HYDERABAD, India - August 20, 2026: Global professional services firm Guidehouse has expanded its presence in India with the opening of a new hub in Hyderabad. The move strengthens the company's delivery capabilities in technology-enabled managed services while creating new career opportunities across technology, analytics and digital transformation. City & Local Guides The Hyderabad expansion is part of Guidehouse's broader growth strategy in India and the Asia-Pacific region. The company plans to recruit more than 1,000 professionals over the next 12 months, with hiring focused on managed services, technology, analytics and digital transformation. Discover more Geographic Reference Dictionaries & Encyclopedias The new roles will primarily support clients in sectors including healthcare and financial services, where demand for technology-driven transformation and specialised managed services continues to grow. Guidehouse expands Hyderabad technology operations. Guidehouse said Hyderabad's established technology ecosystem, academic institutions and pool of skilled professionals made the city a natural choice for its latest India hub. The facility has been designed to support secure operations, collaboration and scalable client delivery. Teams based at the hub will combine advanced analytics, automation and industry expertise to help organisations improve operations and execute complex transformation programmes. Ali Bokhari, Partner and Global Managed Services Leader at Guidehouse, said the Hyderabad expansion reflects the company's confidence in India's talent and innovation ecosystem and its long-term importance to Guidehouse's global delivery strategy. Business Services Over 1,000 new jobs planned. A key element of the expansion is Guidehouse's planned recruitment drive. The company expects to add more than 1,000 professionals within the next 12 months across: * Managed services * Technology * Data analytics * Digital transformation * Healthcare-focused services * Financial services solutions The expansion is expected to provide professionals with opportunities to work on international projects while developing expertise in emerging technologies and industry-specific transformation. Hyderabad becomes Guidehouse's fourth indian city. With the new Hyderabad hub, Guidehouse's India presence now spans four cities: Chennai, Trivandrum, Gurugram and Hyderabad. The company said its India teams support complex projects for businesses and government organisations, particularly in highly regulated sectors. Discover more Business & Industrial Management Consulting Employees also have access to professional development programmes, international collaboration opportunities and career development pathways. Guidehouse said its teams participate in community initiatives covering areas such as education, sustainability and social impact. Management Mahendra Singh Rawat, Partner and Country Head, India, Guidehouse, described Hyderabad as an important combination of talent, innovation and business growth, adding that the new location strengthens the company's long-term commitment to India. AI and Analytics at the Centre of Expansion. Guidehouse's Hyderabad operations will combine AI-enabled delivery, analytics, automation and domain expertise to support clients across industries. Vinay Singh, Partner and Managed Services & Technology Lead, India, Guidehouse, said the new hub would increase the company's capacity to deliver technology-enabled managed services while helping clients improve operational performance and accelerate transformation. The expansion comes as enterprises and public-sector organisations increasingly look for technology partners capable of combining industry knowledge with digital capabilities. Supporting Healthcare and financial services. Healthcare and financial services are among the key sectors targeted by Guidehouse's Hyderabad expansion. Both industries operate in highly regulated environments and increasingly require technology solutions that can improve efficiency, strengthen resilience and support digital transformation. Guidehouse's broader service portfolio combines advisory, technology and managed services, allowing the company to work with organisations on operational transformation as well as technology implementation and ongoing service delivery. Guidehouse strengthens its India growth strategy. The Hyderabad hub represents another step in Guidehouse's expanding India operations. The company sees India not only as an important talent market but also as a strategic component of its global delivery model. As AI, automation and advanced analytics reshape professional services, Guidehouse's investment in Hyderabad positions the city as an increasingly important location for delivering technology-enabled services to clients across global markets. About Guidehouse. Guidehouse is a global professional services firm providing advisory, technology and managed services to commercial and government clients. The company works across healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure and national security. Guidehouse has approximately 18,000 professionals globally and combines industry expertise, technology capabilities and managed services to help organisations improve efficiency, resilience and long-term performance. Ruchi Kumar is the associate editor at Entrepreneur News Network and TVW News India, where she leads editorial strategy, brand storytelling, and startup ecosystem coverage. With a strong focus on innovation, business, and marketing insights, he curates impactful narratives that spotlight India's evolving entrepreneurial landscape. She has written extensively on fintech, AI and emerging startups.