Mission Program Optimization Lead

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

PTO

Parental Leave

401(k)

Life insurance

Learning opportunities

Mobility stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a seasoned Program Manager for national security programs in McLean, VA. You will drive progress across complex initiatives, identify improvement opportunities, and deliver mission impact by aligning technology and data work with strategic objectives.

Active TS/SCI clearance with a CI polygraph is required, along with a bachelor's degree and 10+ years of program management experience in the national security environment.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI security clearance with CI polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree.
• 10+ years of program management experience in national security.

Responsibilities

• Leverage program management experience to identify improvement areas and deliver mission impact.
• Navigate complex collaboration pathways within the DoD/IC to drive progress.
• Lead initiatives that fuse technology and data workflows with mission requirements.
• Drive progress toward stated and unstated objectives to increase efficiency.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder collaboration

Strategic planning

Mission-focused delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Family

Operational Effectiveness

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do

• Leverage program management experience across complex programs to identify areas for improvement, spearhead initiatives to generate progress, and deliver mission impact
• Utilize understanding of complex nuances of Department of War and US Intelligence Community collaboration pathways and existing relationships and equities to drive progress
• Lead initiatives that fuse technology and data workflows with mission requirements
• Drive progress against both stated and unstated objectives, helping to build and sustain a business capability that increases efficiencies and output

What You Will Need

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph
• Bachelor's degree
• TEN (10) or more years of experience in program management within the national security environment

What Would Be Nice To Have

• FIFTEEN (15) or more years of directly relevant professional experience in program management, ideally within the national security or defense environment
• Experience with technology and data work flows to enable mission and business objectives
• Master's degree in a relevant field or discipline
• A Program Management Professional 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.

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