PMP Project Manager, Federal Health Advisory

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Discretionary bonus potential

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Mobility Stipend

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support the FDA with high-impact initiatives across budget, acquisition, and operations. You will engage with executive leadership, own delivery execution, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver client-ready results.

Responsibilities include building relationships with FDA leaders, managing multiple workstreams, and translating complex data into actionable executive briefings. On-site three days per week at White Oak Campus, MD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• PMP certification required.
• 5+ years of professional federal client experience in project management and delivery.
• Proven experience working directly with executive leadership.
• Experience developing executive-level communications (briefings, presentations).
• Experience managing multiple project teams and staffing across workstreams.
• Experience with IT-related projects or business system implementations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (US citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Lead complex FDA-focused initiatives improving budget, acquisition, operations, and performance.
• Serve as trusted advisor to leadership on budget, operations, and process improvement.
• Manage staffing allocations across multiple workstreams weekly.
• Translate data into actionable insights for executive audiences.
• Develop executive briefings and decision materials for senior leaders.
• Mentor junior staff and oversee delivery quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with account leaders to align priorities and growth.

Skills

PMP certification

Project management

Executive communications

Staffing management

PowerPoint proficiency

MS Office 365

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Family: Strategy & Transformation Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

You will support high-impact initiatives for the Food and Drug Administration, leading complex projects that improve financial, acquisition, mission, and operational performance across the enterprise. This role requires direct engagement with executive leadership, ownership of delivery execution, and strong command of project management discipline.

You will:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on budgetary, operational, organizational, and process improvement initiatives
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with FDA leadership, program offices, and external stakeholders
• Lead and manage high-visibility projects supporting FDA priorities, including budget, acquisition, and business transformation initiatives
• Facilitate executive meetings, working groups, and leadership briefings
• Translate complex data and technical information into actionable insights for leadership audiences
• Own deliverable quality by identifying, correcting, and preventing errors, and holding the team accountable for producing accurate, client-ready work
• Develop clear, concise executive briefings, presentations, and decision materials tailored for senior leaders
• Manage weekly staffing allocations across multiple workstreams, aligning resources to priorities and contract deliverables
• Validate work performed by team members meets weekly and bi-weekly objectives, quality standards, and client expectations
• Provide hands-on project management oversight, including planning, execution, risk management, and performance tracking
• Support IT-enabled initiatives and modernization efforts, translating business needs into actionable plans
• Apply business graphic design principles to produce high-quality, visually compelling deliverables
• Mentor and oversee junior staff, reinforcing accountability, quality, and consistency in delivery
• Support workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and professional development efforts
• Foster a collaborative, customer-focused environment that promotes accountability and continuous improvement
• Identify opportunities to streamline operations through automation, analytics, dashboards, and business process re-design

In addition to client delivery, you will play a key leadership role within the account by:

• Developing and mentoring junior team members, building core consulting, communication, and delivery skills
• Identifying, shaping, and capturing new business opportunities across the FDA, contributing to growth exceeding $2M annually
• Driving internal initiatives such as Project Management Office (PMO) development, culture-building activities, Corporate Social Responsibility efforts, Lunch and Learns, and All-Hands meetings
• Creating and maturing new capabilities that expand service offerings and strengthen account delivery
• Authoring internal policies, procedures, and processes to improve quality, consistency, and scalability
• Serving as a day-to-day guide for junior staff, reinforcing strong consulting practices and high-quality client service delivery
• Collaborating closely with account Directors and Partner leadership to align on priorities, performance, and growth

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• 5+ years of professional experience supporting federal clients, with demonstrated success in project management and delivery execution
• Proven experience working directly with executive leadership
• Demonstrated experience developing executive-level communications, including briefings, presentations, and decision materials
• Experience managing multiple project teams, including assigning work, tracking progress, and validating deliverables against defined timelines
• Experience managing staffing allocations across several workstreams on a weekly basis
• Strong project management background, including planning, execution, and performance tracking
• Experience supporting or delivering IT-related projects or business system implementations
• Strong business graphic design and presentation development skills, including advanced use of PowerPoint
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) to support analysis and decision-making
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while maintaining alignment with leadership priorities
• Experience capturing stakeholder requirements, conducting process analysis, and developing actionable solutions
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (i.e. US citizenship is required)

This role requires three (3) days on-site each week at the FDA White Oak Campus in White Oak, Maryland.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Master’s degree
• Experience supporting executive leadership at the Food and Drug Administration
• Experience working in business transformation or centralized operating models
• Experience applying data visualization tools to communicate insights
• Familiarity with federal budget, acquisition, and financial management processes
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher preferred)
• Change Management Certified Professional (CCMP) certification
• Technical background
• Proven ability to operate in a high-tempo environment with competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail with a track record of delivering high-quality, accurate work
• Experience developing junior team members

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. 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.

What We Offer

• 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 is a global AI- led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.