Mission Program Optimization Lead

Guidehouse; North Dakota; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Holidays

Discretionary bonus

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning Opportunities

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a senior program manager to lead complex national security programs. You will apply broad program management experience to identify improvements, spearhead initiatives, and deliver mission impact across the IC and DoD landscape.

Please bring an active TS/SCI clearance with a CI polygraph, a bachelor’s degree, and 10+ years of program management experience in national security. Master’s degrees and PMP certification are a plus.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of program management in national security environments.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph required.
• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degrees and PMP certification are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply program management expertise to improve complex programs and deliver mission impact.
• Navigate DoD and IC collaboration pathways to drive progress.
• Lead initiatives blending technology, data workflows, and mission needs.
• Advance objectives to build a scalable, efficient business capability.

Skills

Program management

National security

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PMI- PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

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.

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]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.