Venture Ops Lead

Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do:

• Lead investor engagement; convert assessments into contracted services and scoped continuing advice programs. 
• Define deliverables, windows, terms; ensure capacity and renewal criteria are documented and reviewed. 
• Coordinate with Venture Operations Officer on DC engagements, liaison, and partner follow‑through. 
• Use assessments to inform origination priorities; return investor requirements to analytic owners promptly. 
• Review commercial outcomes; resolve issues; report realized value and renewal evidence for decisions. 
• Manage source‑sharing decisions with counsel; record rights, recipients, and onboarding contacts. 
• Protect analytic independence; separate direct consideration from non‑cash economics transparently. 
• Adjust engagement sequences as evidence, capacity, and partner demand change across markets. 

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.
• Bachelor's Degree
• TEN (10) or more years' of relevant experience to venture operations 
• Demonstrated experience performing responsibilities directly related to the position. 
• Ability to work in complex, multidisciplinary environments. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Experience coordinating with senior leaders, technical experts, or operational stakeholders. 
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality results. 

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
• Master's Degree
• Experience in intelligence, national security, defense, technology, or private‑sector mission environments. 
• Experience developing strategic plans, assessments, technical products, or operational frameworks. 
• Experience working across organizations and integrating diverse stakeholder requirements. 
• Familiarity with data analytics, AI/ML, knowledge management, or operational planning. 
• Experience supporting executive decision‑making and governance processes. 
• Experience leading teams, projects, programs, or technical initiatives. 
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, methodologies, and mission outcomes. 

The annual salary range for this position is $215,000.00-$358,000.00. 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.

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