Open Source Technical Program Manager

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a senior professional in McLean, VA to lead open source capability development across multiple client teams, refining requirements with stakeholders to move initiatives forward. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and extensive national security experience.

The candidate will engage with senior leadership, navigate organizational change, and propose innovative solutions to evolving challenges, drawing on deep mission knowledge and a polished

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement across multiple stakeholder teams for open source capabilities.
• Refine requirements with internal and external clients to build momentum toward shared objectives.
• Apply mission-specific knowledge to propose new solutions for evolving challenges.
• Communicate with senior leadership and executive-level clients with polished style.
• Support organizational realignment and broader reorganization efforts.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Open source capabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Family:Operational EffectivenessTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Active Top Secret SCI with PolygraphWhat You Will Do:Work across multiple teams of stakeholders to lead the engagement, management, and technical development of specific open source capabilitiesEngage with stakeholders both internal and external to the client organization to refine, adjust, and evolve requirements and work to build momentum toward shared objectivesUtilize mission-specific and technical knowledge to identify and propose new solutions to constantly-evolving challengesLeverage professional maturity and polished communications style to work with senior leadership and executive-level clientsSupport organizational management efforts to adapt to ongoing broader organizational realignment and reorganizationWhat You Will Need:An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a FULL SCOPE (FS/FSP) polygraphBachelor's degree; FOUR (4) years of relevant experience may be used in lieu of Bachelor's degreeMinimum of EIGHT (8)+ years of experience supporting national security community or DoD customersMinimum of FIVE (5)+ years of experience with overseeing technical development effortsWhat Would Be Nice To Have:A Master's degreeAt least TWELVE (12) years of experience in the national security communityDemonstrated experience with open source collections capabilitiesProfessional and polished communications styleWhat 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 InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse 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.