National Security Program Manager

Guidehouse; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Education & Training Support

Employee Wellness Programs

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the overall contract support for administrative and operational functions supporting a federal law enforcement customer. You will serve as the Contractor’s primary point of contact, providing strategic oversight of contract execution, personnel management, logistics, and program performance.

You will work with Government stakeholders including the CO, COR, and agency leadership to ensure mission requirements are met and contractual

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TOP SECRET security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 20+ years of professional experience including 15+ years in law enforcement or law enforcement operations
• Experience leading large federal programs with contract implementation, personnel management, logistics, financial oversight, and performance
• Experience interfacing with Government leadership, COs and CORs
• Strong communication and relationship-building across Government and Contractor organizations

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day contract operations and provide strategic oversight of contract execution.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, deployment, and support of contract staff.
• Manage Government-furnished property, invoicing, and reporting obligations.
• Negotiate contract modifications and maintain accountability for performance.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Government liaison

Contract management

Operations

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 securityclearance

• 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.

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.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.