Guidehouse

Senior Program Manager – Defense Acquisition & Sustainment

Guidehouse

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: McLean • Virginia • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of consulting engagements with major US Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition & Sustainment (A&S) clients to improve operations and outcomes for major A&S Programs.
  • As an experienced industry professional, the Senior Program Manager will be responsible for identifying, capturing, and executing projects supporting A&S functions, leading multiple teams of mid- and junior-level staff through project execution, driving alignment with cost/schedule/performance objectives, and identifying new client challenges to solve.
  • Lead and manage large-scale consulting projects for major DoD A&S Programs.
  • Lead business development activities: Identify and qualify new A&S business opportunities, build and execute capture plans, lead proposal development activities.
  • Leverage existing senior DoD A&S relationships, and establish and foster new client relationships, to support business development and project execution activities.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for senior government stakeholders, providing strategic guidance and status updates.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams, subcontractors, and internal resources to achieve program goals.
  • Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, risk management plans, and performance metrics.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Engage with stakeholders across the client enterprise to build consensus and design solutions align with the client’s overall objectives.
  • Develop strategies to gain customer buy-in towards a common operating picture, solution architecture, and roadmap for execution.
  • Research and recommend cost-effective government-approved technologies, frameworks, and systems towards achieving the desired future state.

Requirements

  • Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • TEN (10) years of experience, including experience with DoD A&S organizations and/or managing A&S programs
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Benefits
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementrisk managementperformance metricsbusiness developmentproposal developmentprocess improvementschedule managementbudget managementstakeholder engagementconsulting
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationstrategic guidanceteam coordinationrelationship buildingconsensus buildingproblem-solvingclient engagementadaptabilitynegotiation
Certifications
SECRET security clearance