Gov IT Program Manager — Secret Clearance

US132 Guidehouse Digital, LLC; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced IT project program manager to lead multidisciplinary teams delivering data analytics, digital modernization, and mission assurance for Navy Reserve Force initiatives. You will interface between Government stakeholders and contractor personnel, guiding strategic direction and overseeing contract performance.

The role requires 8+ years of leadership in complex government or defense programs, with active SECRET clearance and proven ability to manage budgets,

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight+ years of overall work experience.
• Experience leading programs, projects, operations, or technical teams supporting complex government, defense, or enterprise initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing project portfolios, budgets, schedules, staffing plans, risk mitigation strategies, and client relationships.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills with ability to manage cross-functional teams and competing priorities.
• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED 'SECRET' Federal or DoD security clearance; US Citizenship is contractually required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multidisciplinary teams providing data analytics, systems engineering, data governance, digital modernization, and mission assurance support to CNRF initiatives.
• Serve as the primary interface between Government stakeholders and contractor personnel, providing strategic direction, prioritization, resource management, and oversight of contract performance.
• Manage program execution across multiple projects by monitoring cost, schedule, performance, risks, staffing, and deliverables while ensuring alignment with mission objectives and contractual requirements.
• Lead development and review of PMPs, MSRs, Quarterly Project Reviews, executive briefings, and other key program deliverables.
• Drive continuous process improvement, operational effectiveness, workforce development, and data-driven decision-making initiatives to support Navy Reserve readiness and digital transformation objectives.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Risk management

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced IT project program manager to lead multidisciplinary teams delivering data analytics, digital modernization, and mission assurance for Navy Reserve Force initiatives. You will interface between Government stakeholders and contractor personnel, guiding strategic direction and overseeing contract performance.

The role requires 8+ years of leadership in complex government or defense programs, with active SECRET clearance and proven ability to manage budgets,