Open Source Technical Program Manager

Guidehouse Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Skills Development & Certifications

Job summary

Guidehouse Inc. in McLean, VA, is seeking a senior specialist to lead cross-team engagement and manage the development of open source capabilities.

You will work with stakeholders to refine requirements and drive momentum toward shared objectives, drawing on deep technical and policy knowledge. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a Bachelor's degree (or 4+ years substitute), and 8+ years in national security or DoD settings, plus 5+ years overseeing technical

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with full-scope polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree; 4 years of relevant experience may substitute.
• 8+ years of experience supporting national security or DoD.
• 5+ years of experience overseeing technical development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement across multiple teams to manage and develop open source capabilities.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to refine requirements and build momentum toward objectives.
• Identify and propose new solutions to evolving challenges using mission-specific knowledge.
• Use polished communication to work with senior leadership and executive-level clients.
• Support organizational realignment and ongoing reorganizations.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Family : Operational Effectiveness

Travel Required : Up to 10%

Clearance Required : Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do :

• Work across multiple teams of stakeholders to lead the engagement, management, and technical development of specific open source capabilities
• Engage with stakeholders both internal and external to the client organization to refine, adjust, and evolve requirements and work to build momentum toward shared objectives
• Utilize mission-specific and technical knowledge to identify and propose new solutions to constantly-evolving challenges
• Leverage professional maturity and polished communications style to work with senior leadership and executive-level clients
• Support organizational management efforts to adapt to ongoing broader organizational realignment and reorganization

What You Will Need :

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a FULL SCOPE (FS/FSP) polygraph
• Bachelor's degree; FOUR (4) years of relevant experience may be used in lieu of Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of EIGHT (8)+ years of experience supporting national security community or DoD customers
• Minimum of FIVE (5)+ years of experience with overseeing technical development efforts

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• A Master's degree
• At least TWELVE (12) years of experience in the national security community
• Demonstrated experience with open source collections capabilities
• Professional and polished communications style

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.