Federal Financial Management & Business Systems Program Manager

Guidehouse; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 149,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a senior leader to head an advisory services program for a high-profile government customer in Bethesda, MD. You will oversee project planning across federal budget, financial accounting, and counterintelligence domains, ensuring milestones align with client objectives.

Required are an active TS/SCI with CI poly, a business-related degree, and 10+ years in the IC, including 7+ years leading teams.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE TS/SCI with CI polygraph
• Bachelor's degree required in Business, Finance, Accounting, Systems, or related field
• PMP Certification or equivalent PM certification requested
• 10+ years of professional experience with at least 7 years leading IC teams
• Deep understanding of Federal budget policies, processes, and systems

Responsibilities

• Lead an advisory services program for a high-visibility customer.
• Plan and manage multiple concurrent projects across federal budget, financial accounting, and related disciplines.
• Engage with clients to understand objectives and deploy teams to achieve milestones.
• Navigate US IC and DoD authorities, and coordinate with government offices to deliver complete, accurate contractual deliverables

Skills

Program management

PMP Certification

Security clearance

Budget policy knowledge

IC/DoD experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Systems, or related field

Job description

Job Family:Operational Effectiveness ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Active Top Secret SCI with PolygraphWhat You Will Do:As a critical member of Guidehouse's leadership team, you will lead an advisory services program in support of a highly visible customer. This includes expert and detailed oriented project planning for multiple concurrent efforts and initiatives across the federal budget, financial accounting, business systems, and counterintelligence disciples. You will be responsible for leading client engagement and gaining deep understanding of customer objectives, and then deploying your team to accomplish critical milestones which advance and ultimately meet those objectives. This role requires deep experience and understanding over Federal, IC, and DoW budget policies, processes, and systems; Federal financial accounting requirements; business process improvement best practices; and understanding over the multiple paths to executing federal funds.What You Will Need:An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraphBachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Systems, or related fieldProgram Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent PM certificationTEN (10) or more years of professional experience with a minimum of SEVEN (7) years' leading teams in the Intelligence Community (IC)What Would Be Nice To Have:Extreme attention to Program Management practices to solicit clear expectations from the government and translate those into actionable work requirements for a large, multi-discipled teamAbility to develop project plans, maintain work activities against those project plans, and clearly communicate progress to the governmentUnderstanding over federal budget, appropriation, apportionment, warrant, execution, and financial reporting polices, practices, and systemsExpert understanding of the US Intelligence Community and DoW authorities and full financial management lifecyclesAbility to lead teams toward executive level work products which have gone through adequate quality review and require little redirection from the governmentAbility to cross-collaborate and lead your team in cross-collaboration with offices from across the federal government to include OMB, Treasury, DoW, and IC agenciesAbility to preempt the needs of the government, think critically and innovatively about how our team can solve complex problems, and direct a team in successful deliveryProven experience in managing complex contracts and leading delivery of complete, accurate, and timely contractual deliverables such as MCSRs, PMRs, etc.Ability to gain understanding of Guidehouse tools, capabilities, and experience to navigate opportunities for collaboration and the introduction of best practices and innovation solutions to the governmentThe annual salary range for this position is $149,000.00-$248,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.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 InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse 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 [e-mail]. 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