Aerospace & Defense Senior Acquisition & Sustainment Program Manager

Guidehouse Inc.; McLean (VA); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead and manage major DoD engagements, driving operational improvements and outcomes across acquisition, sustainment, and modernization activities.

The role requires a seasoned leader who can coordinate multi-team efforts, communicate with senior government stakeholders, and develop robust schedules, risk plans, and performance metrics to ensure on-time, within-budget results.

Qualifications

• Active and maintained SECRET DoD/ Federal clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of DoD program experience and leadership of large engagements.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage engagements with major DoD clients to improve operations and outcomes.
• Serve as primary point of contact for senior government stakeholders and provide strategic guidance.
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, risk plans, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, subcontractors, and internal resources to achieve goals.
• Identify process improvements to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Align with cost/schedule/performance objectives and drive execution across teams.

Connaissances

DoD program leadership

Stakeholder management

Schedule management

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

MS Office

Formation

Bachelor's Degree

Outils

MS Project

Description du poste

Job Family: Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required: Up to 25%

Clearance Required: Active Secret

What You Will Do:

The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for leading and managing engagements with major Department of Defense (DoD) clients to improve operations and outcomes for major DoD Programs. As an experienced industry professional, the Senior Program Manager will be responsible for supporting Program Acquisition and Sustainment functions, driving alignment with cost/schedule/performance objectives, leading multiple teams of mid- and junior-level staff towards project execution, and identifying new client challenges to solve.

• Lead and manage large-scale consulting projects for major DoD weapon systems, overseeing all phases of the program lifecycle, including acquisition, sustainment, and modernization activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for senior government stakeholders, providing strategic guidance and status updates.
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, risk management plans, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, subcontractors, and internal resources to achieve program goals.
• 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

What You Will Need :

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
• Bachelor's Degree
• TEN (10) or more years of experience with DoD organizations

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Advanced degree in business, engineering, or related field
• FIFTEEN (15) or more years of experience in A&D or DoD production, acquisition, engineering and/or supply chain management
• Additional certifications in Program/Project Management and/or other relevant functional areas
• Experience in applying in-depth knowledge of A&D and/or DoD practices to improve operational performance and drive cost reductions and
• Experience managing programs for DoD weapon systems
• Experience with lifecycle logistics planning and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, flexible, fast-paced environment
• Ability to excel in a dynamic organization, adapting and responding quickly to new information and/or evolving requirements
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience managing complex programs, ideally in DoD or A&D
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, schedules, budges, and deliverables
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Must be currently authorized to work in the country

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.

• 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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