Mission Program & Project Management Lead

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Mobility Stipend

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a seasoned program and project manager to support Department efforts in building integrated management capabilities with real-time insights and strong leadership visibility. The role requires collaboration across organizational boundaries to create momentum and standardized workflows with new platforms.

Applicants should demonstrate at least eight years in program/project management, hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, and have a Bachelor's degree (or four

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI with a FULL SCOPE (FS/FSP) polygraph
• Bachelor's Degree; FOUR (4) years of additional professional experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree
• Minimum EIGHT (8) years of experience serving in program and project management roles

Responsibilities

• Leverage program and project management to build integrated, real-time insights and leadership visibility.
• Work across boundaries to build coalitions, identify shared objectives, and generate momentum.
• Standardize and mature daily workflows and operations using templates, streamlined mechanisms, and new platforms as needed.
• Embed with operational components and rapidly understand complex missions, initiatives, resources, schedules, and related elements.
• Identify and execute opportunities to improve business processes across the board.

Skills

Program management

Project coordination

Leadership

Coalitions & collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree; 4 years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

• Leverage program and project management skills to assist Department efforts to build integrated, cohesive management capabilities that provide real-time insights and great leadership visibility and control
• Work across and within organizational boundaries to build coalitions, identify shared objectives, and generate momentum
• Standardize and mature all daily business workflows and operations, utilizing templates, streamlined mechanisms, and new platforms as needed
• Embed with operational components and rapidly develop an understanding of their complex missions, key initiatives, resource deployment, master schedules, and related elements
• Work with management to identify and execute against opportunities to improve business processes across the board

Job Family

Operational Effectiveness

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do

• Leverage program and project management skills to assist Department efforts to build integrated, cohesive management capabilities that provide real-time insights and great leadership visibility and control
• Work across and within organizational boundaries to build coalitions, identify shared objectives, and generate momentum
• Standardize and mature all daily business workflows and operations, utilizing templates, streamlined mechanisms, and new platforms as needed
• Embed with operational components and rapidly develop an understanding of their complex missions, key initiatives, resource deployment, master schedules, and related elements
• Work with management to identify and execute against opportunities to improve business processes across the board

What You Will Need

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a FULL SCOPE (FS/FSP) polygraph
• Bachelor's Degree; FOUR (4) years of additional professional experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree
• Minimum EIGHT (8) years of experience serving in program and project management roles

What Would Be Nice To Have

• TEN (10)+ years of experience in program and project management roles
• Master's degree
• PMP certification
• A passion for building collaborative relationships and working toward shared mission aims
• An ability to operate autonomously with limited oversight

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. 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.

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.

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