Operations Facilitation Specialist

Guidehouse

Operations specialist coordinating international cybersecurity partnerships for Guidehouse. Translating cyber intelligence and operational inputs into executive briefings, engagements, and recommendations.

Posted 8/27/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cyber threat intelligence, security operations, and incident response, with a strong ability to translate complex technical information for diverse audiences. Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, program coordination, and managing relationships with international partners and government entities.

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Cyber Threat IntelligenceSecurity OperationsIncident ResponseStakeholder EngagementManagement Consulting

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Hard Skills

Analytic ProcessesInformation SharingCyber Defense WorkflowsResearch and AnalysisProgram Coordination

Soft Skills

Strong Writing SkillsVerbal CommunicationPresentation SkillsFacilitation SkillsOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Federal or DoD Public TrustTop Secret Federal or DoD Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

International AffairsCybersecurityNational SecurityForeign AffairsCritical Infrastructure Risk

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide advisory, analytical, and coordination support for engagements involving international partners, government cybersecurity stakeholders, technical teams, and operational partners
Apply cyber threat intelligence, security operations, and incident-response knowledge when researching partner capabilities, planning engagements, and developing recommendations
Work with technical and operational teams to understand threat activity, defensive priorities, incident-coordination needs, and information-sharing considerations
Translate technical cyber threat, vulnerability, and incident information into clear materials for international partners, policymakers, and senior leaders
Support planning and coordination across international partners and government cybersecurity stakeholders
Help manage relationships with foreign government representatives, international organizations, and authorized partners
Plan and facilitate bilateral and multilateral meetings, working groups, workshops, briefings, and coordination sessions
Conduct research and stakeholder analysis to identify partner priorities, capabilities, constraints, and collaboration opportunities
Synthesize technical, policy, and operational inputs into concise insights, options, and recommendations
Prepare executive briefings, talking points, meeting books, background papers, read-ahead materials, decision papers, and summaries
Translate strategies, policies, and leadership priorities into engagement plans, project activities, timelines, and deliverables
Coordinate inputs across technical, policy, legal, operational, and international-affairs teams
Document decisions, actions, risks, dependencies, and follow-up requirements and monitor them through completion
Support time-sensitive engagements by organizing stakeholders, maintaining communications, and providing status updates
Identify and communicate partnership opportunities, coordination challenges, and barriers to implementation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust; approved adjudication required prior to onboarding
Active Public Trust or Suitability preferred
Bachelor's degree
Minimum three (3) years of experience in consulting, cyber, or related field
Working knowledge of cyber threat intelligence concepts, analytic processes, intelligence products, and information-sharing considerations
Experience with or substantive familiarity with security operations, cyber defense workflows, incident response, or threat intelligence functions
Ability to discuss cybersecurity operations with technical specialists and communicate implications to policy and executive audiences
Experience in management consulting, research and analysis, program coordination, stakeholder engagement, international affairs, or related field
Experience supporting cybersecurity, technology, national security, foreign affairs, or another complex mission environment
Experience supporting international partners, multinational initiatives, foreign government stakeholders, or cross-border programs
Strong writing skills and experience developing briefings, reports, meeting materials, or executive-level products
Strong verbal communication, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder-engagement skills
Ability to understand complex technical and policy topics and translate them for senior and nontechnical audiences
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple activities and deadlines
Sound judgment when handling sensitive information and partner relationships
Active and maintained Top Secret Federal or DoD security clearance preferred
Familiarity with cybersecurity cooperation, information sharing, incident coordination, or critical infrastructure risk

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Flexible benefits package