AF Sub-Account Senior Acquisition Advisor at Guidehouse

Columbus, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 May, 26

Salary

298000.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Acquisition, Aerospace Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Capture Support, Technology-Driven Growth, AI Implementation, Governance, Digital Engineering, DoD Acquisition Reform, Program Management, Engineering Modernization, Client Engagement, Thought Leadership, Solution Architecture

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Job Family: Operational Effectiveness Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Active Secret What You Will Do: The AF Sub-Account Senior Acquisition Advisor responsibilities may include: Design and shape growth strategies, identifying new market opportunities, and influencing long-range positioning across DoW, Air Force, and federal modernization portfolios. Serve as solution strategist, leveraging deep technical expertise to shape winning proposals, build differentiated solutions, and align capabilities with evolving client mission needs. Develop and communicate enterprise-level strategic roadmaps for acquisition transformation, digital engineering, sustainment, and AI adoption to drive new business and expand existing client engagements. Cultivate and strengthen senior-level relationships across AFRL, AFSC, AFLCMC, PEOs, Program Offices, and other DoW organizations (i.e., SAF/CDAO, DTO, etc.) to support early-stage opportunity shaping and long-term account growth. Provide delivery oversight and executive-level program guidance, ensuring solutions are aligned to the strategic vision and executed with engineering rigor and disciplined program management. Transition from strategy to action by directly supporting tactical planning and execution for current and new engagements, modernization initiatives, and complex engineering programs. Maintain awareness of DoW- and DAF-level initiatives and act as a thought leader in AI, MBSE/Digital Engineering, and DoD acquisition reform, guiding internal teams and client leadership on emerging technologies, responsible AI, and engineering transformation. Serve as a senior advisor on enterprise AI initiatives (e.g., GenAI, AcqBot, and similar programs) and major engineering modernization efforts. What You Will Need: An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance Master’s Degree in any engineering discipline TWENTY FIVE (25) years of experience in Acquisition, Aerospace Engineering and Artificial Intelligence/Digital Transformation Proven experience developing or shaping business strategy, capture support, or technology-driven growth initiatives in the federal or DoD sector. What Would Be Nice To Have: Prior leadership in enterprise AI programs or AI modernization efforts (e.g., NIPRGPT, GenAI strategy, automation initiatives). Expertise in: AI / GenAI implementation and governance MBSE / Digital Engineering environments LCMC operations, mission sets, and program office structures AFSC sustainment, engineering, or depot modernization DoD Acquisition Reform, including DOW frameworks and transformation priorities Experience shaping, influencing, or leading federal capture efforts, early opportunity qualification, or solution architecture. Proven ability to engage senior leaders, articulate value propositions, and translate technical capability into measurable mission outcomes. Established network across Air Force, DoD, and federal innovation communities. The annual salary range for this position is $179,000.00-$298,000.00. 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. 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 and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process. 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. Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com

Responsibilities

The AF Sub-Account Senior Acquisition Advisor will design growth strategies and influence long-range positioning across various portfolios. They will also provide delivery oversight and executive-level program guidance to ensure alignment with strategic vision.