Foreign Assistance Program Manager

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Mobility Stipend

Employee Referral Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Foreign Assistance Program Manager to lead a high-visibility, global initiative focused on trusted technology and secure digital infrastructure. You will oversee planning, stakeholder engagement, technical assistance, and monitoring of international projects, delivering data-driven recommendations to resource allocation and governance decisions.

The role requires an active SECRET clearance, a Bachelor's degree, and 5+ years in foreign assistance program development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in foreign assistance capacity-building programs.
• Ability to work on client site in Washington, DC 4-5 days/week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and monitoring of international undersea cable projects.
• Provide authoritative advice to senior government leaders on acquisition, technical, and policy issues; define issues and deliver actionable recommendations.
• Integrate cost, technical, and policy analysis to evaluate alternatives and support data-driven decisions across complex portfolios.
• Build coalitions across government, industry, and academia; communicate complex issues clearly to diverse audiences.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Technical advisory

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Family: Management Consulting

Travel Required: Up to 25% Clearance Required: Active Secret

What You Will Do:

The Foreign Assistance Program Manager will support a high-visibility, global initiative designed to promote trusted technology, strengthen digital infrastructure security, and reduce vulnerabilities to untrusted suppliers. The role oversees strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, technical assistance programming, and monitoring of international undersea cable projects. Lead large-scale foreign assistance-funded project in support of national security mission. Provide authoritative advice to senior government leaders on complex acquisition, technical, and policy issues; define potential issues; and deliver actionable recommendations that inform resource allocation, governance decisions, and technology transformation. Execute program management activities such as program reviews, operating plans, and investment roadmaps. Integrate cost, technical, and policy analysis to evaluate alternatives, assess risk, and support data-driven decision-making across complex acquisition portfolios. Build and sustain coalitions across government, industry, and academia; coordinating with senior stakeholders; and communicating complex technical or acquisition issues clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.

What You Will Need:

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance. Bachelor's degree. FIVE (5) years or more of experience in the development and implementation of foreign assistance capacity-building programs. Ability to work on client site in Washington, DC 4-5 days/week.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Experience supporting policy efforts related to antisemitism. Experience working within the State Department on foreign assistance programs.

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.

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. 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.

• 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

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.

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com