Mission Program Optimization Lead

Guidehouse Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

HSA/FSAs

Disability Insurance

Student Loan Paydown

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning Opportunities

Certifications

Employee Referrals

Community Outreach

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse Inc. is seeking an experienced program manager with active TS/SCI clearance to lead complex initiatives impacting national security missions in the McLean area.

The role emphasizes collaboration across the Department of War and US Intelligence Community and requires mastery of program management within secure environments. Candidates should have ten or more years of relevant experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and the ability to drive technology and data workflows to meet

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of program management experience in the national security environment

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-organization program management initiatives to improve efficiency and impact.
• Spearhead initiatives leveraging DoD/IC collaboration pathways and stakeholder relationships.
• Guide integration of technology and data workflows with mission requirements.
• Drive progress toward stated and unstated objectives to build scalable business capabilities.

Skills

Program management

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.

• 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.