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Guidehouse seeks an Associate Director to lead program management for a Navy sustainment mission. You will work across Navy directorates, driving vision, stakeholder buy-in, and change at the SES/Flag Officer level.
Expect collaboration with DoD processes and data-driven analytics to improve operations. The role requires 7+ years in federal project management and a SECRET clearance, with Bachelor’s degree and strong leadership across diverse stakeholder groups.
Operational Effectiveness Consulting
Up to 25%
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The Associate Director will join Guidehouse to support a mission sustainment organization within the Navy. In this role, the candidate will provide leadership in support of project management operations, collaborating across Navy directorates to demonstrate vision, gain buy-in, and drive change with stakeholders. The candidate will be comfortable collaborating at the SES/Flag Officer level and understand sensitive intricacies of sustainment mission. The candidate will have familiarity with the Department of Defense/Navy Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process for sustainment programs.
Provide program management support throughout the life of the project by developing and implementing an integrated master plan, detailed schedules, and risk mitigation plan, and providing updates on a consistent basis to stakeholders.
Support and facilitate meetings and / or briefings, prepare presentations, gather feedback, and present insights.
Provide recommendations regarding industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the life of the task order.
Develop and implement metrics to measure performance and progress towards strategic goals and communicate that progress.
Develop visual representations of data / relationships to convey key information succinctly and unambiguously to diverse audiences.
Support the development and/or improvement of analytics and automation tools to operationalize and implement operations solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Leverage the Jupiter Advana platform as the primary data lake to build on ongoing efforts across the Navy specifically at the type commands (TYCOMs).
Provide recommendations for data integration, system interfaces, system automation (e.g., robotic process automation (RPA), visual basic for applications (VBA), Tableau, and more) to improve processes and organization efficiency using various technologies.
Document standard operating procedures (SOPs) / instructions / guides for new or enhanced tools. Provide end user training for the new or enhanced tools.
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance
A Bachelor’s degree
Minimum SEVEN (7)+ years of experience with project management and/or executive level support with a federal customers/agencies
Bachelor’s degree; FOUR (4) years of additional and relevant experience may be used in lieu of Bachelor’s degree
Senior leadership engagement ability to drive change and buy-in across disparate stakeholder groups
Navy experience (preferably with Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA))
Familiarity with DoD/Navy PPBE process
Experience with Navy sustainment programs
Prior consulting experience
Ability to learn and manage a variety of technology platforms
Experience with data collection and/or data information sharing
Strong oral and written communication skills
The annual salary range for this position is $149,000.00-$248,000.00. 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.
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.
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
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 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.