Program Manager

Guidehouse; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Program Manager in Rockville, MD to support day-to-day research operations and program execution. You will manage DPI research projects, develop reports, and support technical meetings.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of project support experience. The role includes competitive salary, medical benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) years of extensive administrative, program, and project support experience.
• Experience developing SOPs, communication resources, leadership briefings, and reports.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and executive support experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight and tracking of DPI research projects.
• Lead the compilation, analysis, and organization of scientific and program data.
• Plan, organize, and support technical meetings to advance scientific research initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Office Suite

Documentation compliance

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Atlassian tools

Adobe tools

Job description

What You Will Do

We are looking for a Program Manager to support day‑to‑day research operations, program execution, and scientific administration within the Division of Preclinical Innovation (DPI). This position is a full‑time position located in Rockville, MD.

• Provide operational oversight and tracking of DPI research projects
• Monthly status and budget reporting
• Presentation summary updates to internal and external stakeholders
• Meeting‑minute documentation
• Lead the compilation, analysis, and organization of scientific and program data, including data analysis support
• Develop internal and external communications such as reports, summaries, emails, and website content
• Develop periodic and special reports, procedures, and reference materials using internal and external information sources
• Attend and participate in multidisciplinary research team meetings and functions
• Prepare briefing materials and summaries for meetings, workshops, and conferences
• Take, compile, organize, and edit comprehensive meeting notes and reports
• Plan, organize, and support technical meetings and consultations to advance scientific research initiatives
• Review short‑ and long‑range planning proposals to ensure alignment with organizational goals
• Collaborate with staff to plan and implement project‑based activities, including:
• Workshop planning
• Resource evaluation
• Communication strategy development
• Report writing and editing

Job Family

Medical Data Analyst & Researcher

Travel Required

None

Clearance Required

Ability to obtain Public Trust

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of five (5) years of extensive administrative, program, and project support experience
• Experience supporting operational workflows such as purchasing, communications coordination, documentation compliance, and audit readiness
• Demonstrated program management and strategic operational leadership, including:
• Cross‑functional coordination
• Timeline oversight
• SOP development
• Process improvement execution
• Experience developing SOPs, communication resources, leadership briefings, and reports
• Proven stakeholder engagement and executive support experience
• Advanced documentation, presentation, and writing skills, including technical and executive communications
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Atlassian tools, Adobe tools, and/or federal administrative systems
• Ability to thrive in fast‑paced environments, manage multiple priorities, and maintain attention to detail and compliance
• Strong collaboration, engagement, and professional communication skills across internal and external stakeholders
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting scientific or research‑focused programs
• Familiarity with federal research environments or Division of Preclinical Innovation (DPI)-type organizations
• Experience supporting multi‑disciplinary research teams and scientific coordination efforts

Salary

The annual salary range for this position is $65,000.00–$108,000.00.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&DD insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Equal Opportunity Employer

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer—Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.