National Security Program Manager

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the contract support for administrative and operational functions for a federal law enforcement customer. You will act as the primary interface with Government leadership and oversee program performance, staffing, and logistics in a high-visibility role.

The role requires an active Top Secret clearance, a Bachelor's degree, and 20+ years of professional experience, including 15+ years in law enforcement operations.

Qualifications

• Requires an ACTIVE and MAINTAINED Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 20+ years of professional experience with 15+ years in law enforcement operations or personnel management.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract support for administrative and operational functions for a federal law enforcement customer.
• Serve as primary point of contact and provide strategic oversight of contract execution, staffing, logistics, and program performance.
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders (CO, COR, agency leadership) to meet mission requirements and deliver contractual obligations.
• Oversee Government-furnished property, financial actions, invoicing, and timely delivery of reports and deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship management

Operational planning

Program execution

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Family: Management Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do:

We are seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the overall contract support for administrative and operational functions supporting a federal law enforcement customer. In this highly visible leadership role, you will serve as the Contractor's primary Point of Contact and provide strategic oversight of contract execution, personnel management, implementation activities, logistics, financial management, and program performance. You will work directly with Government stakeholders, including the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and agency leadership to ensure mission requirements are supported effectively and all contractual obligations are fulfilled. The Senior Program Manager will oversee day-to-day contract operations, facilitate communication and coordination between Government and Contractor personnel, and ensure timely recruitment, onboarding, deployment, and support of contract staff. Responsibilities include managing Government-furnished property, overseeing financial actions and invoicing, ensuring timely delivery of reports and contract deliverables, negotiating and implementing contract modifications, and maintaining accountability for all performance-related matters. Success in this role requires exceptional leadership, relationship management, operational planning, and program execution skills within a complex law enforcement environment.

What You Will Need:

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance Bachelor's degree.

TWENTY (20) or more years of professional experience, including at least FIFTEEN (15) years supporting law enforcement personnel or law enforcement operations.

Experience should include, but not be limited to: Experience leading large-scale federal programs, including responsibility for contract implementation, personnel management, logistics, financial oversight, and program performance. Experience serving as a primary interface with Government leadership, Contracting Officers, and Contracting Officer's Representatives. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, ensure compliance with contract requirements, and deliver results in a fast-paced operational environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across Government and Contractor organizations.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Experience supporting Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) or similar federal law enforcement organizations. Experience operating within a joint law enforcement, interagency, or multi-agency environment. Familiarity with federal acquisition, contract administration, and Government property management processes. Experience supporting operational programs requiring coordination across headquarters, field offices, and external stakeholders. Proven success leading geographically dispersed teams supporting mission-critical law enforcement operations.

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.

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.

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