Program Access Coordination Lead

Guidehouse; United States; On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a senior program management professional to lead optimization efforts within national security settings. You will scope concepts, deconflict programs, and provide executive support to leaders to align with strategic outcomes.

Active TS/SCI with CI polygraph is required; 8+ years in related roles; 15+ years preferred. Travel to partner sites may be required, with a focus on delivering high-impact results.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph required.
• 8+ years in program management/optimization roles, preferably in national security environments.
• Experience coordinating programs with multiple stakeholders and government entities.

Responsibilities

• Leverage program knowledge to identify efficiency opportunities and build coalitions to improve throughput.
• Scope and develop improvement concepts for stakeholder review and decision-making.
• Provide direct executive support to senior leaders, ensuring alignment with overarching goals and outcomes.
• Deconflict programs and access obstacles to improve current operations and impact.

Skills

Program management

Optimization

Executive support

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Master's degree

PMP certification

Job description

Bethesda, Maryland, United States · McLean, Virginia, United States

Aug 24, 2026

$113,000 - $188,000/year

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
• 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:

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

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.

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