National Security Deputy Program Manager

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to lead Operations Support for a federal law enforcement program in McLean, VA. This senior role provides executive-level management, directing contract activities and serving as the primary operational point of contact across the program.

You will work with Government stakeholders to ensure successful execution, oversee personnel, logistics, and reporting, and maintain accountability for performance in a dynamic law enforcement environment.

Qualifications

• Active and maintained SECRET security clearance (federal/DoD).
• Fifteen (15) or more years of professional experience, including at least ten (10) years in law enforcement personnel or operations.
• Experience supporting federal contracts involving operational support, personnel management, logistics, and performance oversight.
• Experience coordinating with Government leadership, COs, CORs, and other key stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Operations Support activities for a federal law enforcement customer and oversee operational contract execution.
• Provide executive-level management and oversight of contract activities and serve as the primary point of contact for operational matters across the program.
• Collaborate with Government stakeholders (CO, COR, agency leadership) to ensure alignment with mission objectives.
• Support the Senior Program Manager in contract implementation, personnel management, logistics, reporting, and performance oversight.
• Facilitate communication between Government and Contractor personnel and coordinate workforce recruitment and deployment.
• Manage Government-furnished property, ensure delivery of contract reports and deliverables, and uphold accountability for operational performance.

Skills

Security clearance

Leadership

Contract management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Family

Management Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

We are seeking a Deputy Program Manager to lead Operations Support activities for a federal law enforcement customer in support of critical mission operations. In this senior leadership role, you will provide executive-level management and oversight of operational contract activities, serving as the primary point of contact for operational matters across the program. You will work closely with Government stakeholders, including the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and agency leadership, to ensure successful execution of operational support requirements and alignment with mission objectives.

The Deputy Program Manager will support the Senior Program Manager in overseeing contract implementation, personnel management, logistics, reporting, and operational performance. Responsibilities include facilitating communication and coordination between Government and Contractor personnel, supporting workforce recruitment and deployment, managing Government-furnished property, ensuring delivery of contract-required reports and deliverables, and maintaining accountability for operational performance. The role requires a collaborative leader who can effectively manage multiple priorities, drive operational excellence, and support mission success within a dynamic law enforcement environment.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree.
• FIFTEEN (15) or more years of professional experience, including at least TEN (10) years supporting law enforcement personnel or law enforcement operations. Experience should include, but not limited to:
• Experience supporting the management and execution of federal contracts involving operational support, personnel management, logistics, and performance oversight.
• Experience coordinating with Government leadership, Contracting Officers (COs), Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs), and other key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee contract implementation, manage operational priorities, and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships across Government and Contractor organizations.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience supporting Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) or similar federal law enforcement organizations.
• Knowledge of operational support functions within federal law enforcement, intelligence, or homeland security environments.
• Experience supporting workforce deployment, personnel operations, logistics coordination, and operational program execution.
• Familiarity with Government-furnished property management, contract reporting requirements, and federal program operations.
• Experience working within multi-agency or interagency law enforcement environments.

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.