Program Management SETA

Guidehouse; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning Opportunities

Job summary

Guidehouse in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Program Management SETA to provide end-to-end support across the lifecycle of research programs, including development, source selection, execution, and transition. The PM SETA serves as a primary contact for Program Managers and coordinates with performers, T&E contributors, and transition groups.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a Bachelor's degree, and 1+ years in program finance, control, or management.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1+ year of experience in program finance, control, or management.
• Experience with government source selection is preferred for Mid/Senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage spend plans and funding documentation.
• Prepare financial briefings and monitor performance against plan.
• Coordinate with research performers, T&E contributors, and transition teams.
• Provide administrative and lifecycle support including records management and logistics.

Skills

Program finance

Program control

Program management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Government contracting environment

Job description

Job Family:Program Management (PRO)Travel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Active Top Secret SCI with PolygraphWhat You Will Do:The Program Management SETA (PM SETA) provides end‑to‑end support across the full research program lifecycle—including development, source selection, execution, closeout, and transition—while taking a leadership role in the timely collection, analysis, and reporting of financial and programmatic data. Each PM SETA may support up one or multiple programs and serves as a primary point of contact for our client Program Managers by coordinating with research performers, test and evaluation contributors, and transition organizations.Core responsibilities include developing and managing spend plans, generating funding documentation, preparing financial briefings, overseeing performance against plan, identifying and resolving budget variances, and providing comprehensive administrative and lifecycle support such as document review, data and records management, meeting coordination, and logistics.This role requires 5 days a week on client site in Bethesda, MD.What You Will Need:An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a polygraphBachelor’s degreeONE (1) or more years’ of experience program finance, program control, and/or program management. Experience should include, but not be limited to:Experience providing administrative and/or financial supportExperience with government source selection (required for Mid and Senior; implicit alignment across levels)Knowledge of federal contracting environment (working to advanced depending on level)Understanding of federal business systems and processes (working to in‑depth depending on level)Leadership/management of support teams (Senior only)Ability to track and execute multiple simultaneous tasksAbility to communicate and coordinate across multiple teams and organizationsWhat Would Be Nice To Have:Experience with Intelligence Community (IC) business systems and processesDirect experience with the IC contracting environmentExperience supporting R&D source selectionThe annual salary range for this position is $115,200.00-$172,800.00. 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 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]. 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