Associate Director-Federal Civilian Agencies

Guidehouse Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse Inc. in Arlington, VA, seeks a Senior Federal Program Leader to drive large-scale federal engagements, oversee client satisfaction, contract performance, and delivery excellence from the office. The role requires PMP, Public Trust readiness, and 7–10 years’ federal leadership experience.

Based in Arlington with 2–3 days in the office, the role covers governance, staffing, and risk management, plus potential travel up to 20% and opportunities in business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7–10 years of experience leading large-scale Federal programs or managed services.
• Experience leading operational transformation, PMO, or organizational change initiatives.
• Experience briefing executive stakeholders and governance boards.
• Ability to secure a Public Trust level security clearance and US citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of large-scale Federal consulting engagements, serving as the primary point of accountability for client satisfaction, contract performance, financial management, and delivery excellence.
• Lead operational improvement and organizational transformation initiatives to improve efficiency and mission outcomes.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with senior Federal stakeholders across agencies.
• Manage program governance activities including executive reporting, risk management, and staffing.
• Support business development activities including capture, proposal development, and growth opportunities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Federal program delivery

PMO governance

Stakeholder management

Business process improvement

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

Azure Data Factory

AWS Analytics Services

CSM certification

Job description

Job Family : Management Consulting

Travel Required : Up to 25%

Clearance Required : Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do :

• Lead the delivery of large-scale Federal consulting engagements, serving as the primary point of accountability for client satisfaction, contract performance, financial management, and delivery excellence.
• Lead operational improvement, business process modernization, and organizational transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, service delivery, and mission outcomes.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with senior Federal stakeholders across agencies such as USDA, GSA, DOL, USAC, and DOC, helping clients address complex mission and operational challenges.
• Manage program governance activities including executive reporting, risk management, resource planning, staffing, quality assurance, and performance metrics.
• Support business development activities including capture, proposal development, task order responses, and organic growth opportunities.

What You Will Need :

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Seven(7) to Ten (10) years of experience leading large-scale Federal programs, consulting engagements, or managed services operations supporting civilian government agencies.
• Demonstrated experience leading operational transformation, PMO, shared services, managed services, business process improvement, or organizational change initiatives.
• Experience managing program finances, staffing, subcontractors, and contractual performance requirements.
• Experience briefing executive stakeholders and facilitating governance boards, steering committees, and leadership meetings.
• Ability to secure a public trust level security clearance.
• Based in Arlington, VA with requirement of at least 2-3 days in the office.
• PMP certification required.
• Up to 20% travel may be required.
• Must be US citizen.
• Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• Experience managing enterprise data modernization, analytics, business intelligence, or cloud data platform implementations.
• Experience delivering data governance, reporting, data integration, or AI-enabled analytics initiatives.
• Familiarity with modern data technologies such as Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, AWS Analytics Services, or related platforms.
• Experience supporting Human Capital, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Workforce Management, or Shared Services modernization initiatives.
• Experience managing hybrid delivery teams consisting of federal staff, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Master's degree (MBA, MPA, or related field).
• Active Public Trust or higher Federal security clearance.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies and organizational change management.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• CSM certification.

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.