Guidehouse

Program Manager

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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  • EmployerGuidehouse
  • LocationUnited States
  • Work styleWork style not stated
  • Employment typeFull time
  • Employer posted

Job Family:

Management Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

The Program Manager serves as the overall lead and single point of accountability for all contractor work under this contract. This role manages and conducts multi-project/multi-task technical and advisory & assistance services assignments, including planning, budgeting, staffing, quality control, and performance oversight. The Program Manager leads strategic planning, budgeting, and staffing efforts; monitors progress; resolves performance issues; and ensures compliance with all administrative and contractual requirements. The individual acts as the primary point of contact for Government stakeholders and is designated as Key Personnel.

What You Will Need:

  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD
  • Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a closely related field.
  • Minimum of FIVE (5) years of experience managing multi-project/multi-task technical or advisory & assistance services contracts.
  • Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • DAWIA (or equivalent) Program Management Advanced–level certification.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead strategic planning, budgeting, and staffing; establish and enforce quality work standards; monitor progress; and resolve issues impacting timely and successful delivery.
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What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Experience supporting senior acquisition organizations (e.g., Service Acquisition Executive, Headquarters-level acquisition offices) and familiarity with defense acquisition processes and governance.
  • Experience implementing and overseeing project management plans, quality control plans, and program management reviews on large federal contracts.
  • Background managing efforts that include IT modernization, enterprise architecture, industrial base analytics, AI integration, and acquisition integration across multiple program offices and portfolios.
  • Experience leading transition-in and transition-out activities, including knowledge transfer, continuity of operations planning, and coordination with incoming or outgoing contractors.
  • Knowledge of organizational conflict of interest (OCI) risk, and experience developing or executing mitigation strategies in acquisition environments.
  • Ability to function effectively in a high-pressure environment as part of a team responsible for critical mission execution, while maintaining professional demeanor and appearance.
  • Demonstrated experience maintaining a stable workforce, managing vacancies within defined timelines, screening prospective employees for fit, and ensuring continuity of performance during transitions.
  • Proven experience serving as the primary interface with Government CO/COR and senior stakeholders, including availability during normal duty hours and responsive communication.

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.

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