Program Access Coordination Lead

Dovel Technologies, Inc; McLean, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a senior program manager to optimize complex national security programs. You will leverage experience with cross‑agency coordination, deconfliction, and executive support to keep initiatives aligned with strategic outcomes.

A TS/SCI clearance with CI poly is required, along with a Bachelor's degree and 8+ years in program management within secure environments. Demonstrated ability to coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders and deliver measurable improvements will

Qualifications

• ACTIVE TS/SCI federal or DoD security clearance with CI polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in program management and optimization within national security or complex bureaucracies.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for improvement and build coalitions to increase efficiency and throughput in a key facilitation office.
• Scope and develop improvement concepts for stakeholder consideration and decision.
• Provide direct executive support to senior leaders and ensure alignment with desired outcomes.
• Deconflict efforts, programs, projects, and access obstacles to improve baseline operations.
• Leverage experience with controlled access programs and policies to generate new improvement opportunities.

Skills

Security clearance

Program management

Stakeholder coordination

Executive support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

PMP

Job description

Job Family: Operational Effectiveness Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do:

• Leverage knowledge of similar programs to identify opportunities for improvement and build coalitions of like-minded mission partners to increase efficiency and throughput in a key facilitation office.
• Utilize technical skills to scope and develop improvement concepts for stakeholder consideration and decision
• Provide direct executive support to senior leaders and work to ensure that all overarching program goals and efforts remain in alignment with desired outcomes
• Deconflict efforts, programs, projects, and access obstacles to develop a more productive, more efficient, and more impactful baseline for current program operations
• Leverage experience with controlled access programs, policies, measures, and techniques to consistently generate new opportunities for improvement

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph
• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of EIGHT (8)+ years of experience serving in program management and optimization roles, preferably within the national security environment and within complex bureaucracies

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Minimum of FIFTEEN (15)+ years of experience serving in program or operations management roles, preferably within the national security environment and within complex bureaucracies
• Demonstrated experience coordinating programs with multiple stakeholders, including sensitive US government entities like the military and Intelligence Community
• Master's degree in a relevant field
• Relevant professional certifications, like a PMP

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:

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.

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].

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.

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