National Security Program Manager

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Discretionary incentive bonus

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Education & Training Support.

Mobility Stipend

Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Community Outreach

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead contract support for administrative and operational functions supporting a federal law enforcement customer. 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 with COs, CORs, and agency leadership to ensure mission requirements are met and all contractual

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED Top Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 20+ years of professional experience, incl. 15+ years in law enforcement operations.
• Experience leading large-scale federal programs with contract execution, personnel, logistics, and finance.
• Interface with Government leadership, COs and CORs as primary liaison.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract support for administrative and operational functions.
• Serve as Contractor's primary Point of Contact for the customer.
• Provide strategic oversight of contract execution, personnel management, and program performance.
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders to ensure mission requirements are met and obligations fulfilled.

Skills

Security clearance

Executive program management

Leadership

Communication

Multi-agency coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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.

Job Family

Management Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Active Top Secret (TS)

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.

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