Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays & Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Project Manager in McLean, VA to lead PMO support for the ACE Modernization program. You will coordinate requirements, manage multi‑stakeholder engagement, and drive budget planning and forecasting to align funding with delivery timelines.

The role requires 5+ years leading large federal PMO or modernization efforts, strong communication, and experience with governance and cross‑program coordination. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years leading federal PMO or modernization programs.
• Experience in requirements development, facilitation, and cross‑functional coordination.
• Strong communication skills for executive briefings and program reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross‑functional team delivering PMO support for ACE Modernization.
• Oversee requirements intake, refinement, prioritization, and traceability.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement across CBP, internal teams, and partners.
• Manage portfolio planning and roadmap development to align scope, funding and delivery timelines.
• Guide financial support activities including budget planning and forecasting.
• Drive process automation and adoption of tools to increase program transparency.
• Ensure PMO standards, documentation quality, and execution across workstreams.
• Support ACE governance forums, decision meetings, and cross‑program coordination.
• Manage project budgets, staffing, and delivery timelines; track variances.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles with timely updates and projections.
• Maintain visibility into funding allocations and resource utilization; surface risks.

Skills

Team leadership

Requirements development

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting & forecasting

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Family

Strategy & Transformation Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

As a Project Manager, you will:

• Lead a cross‑functional team delivering PMO support for the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Modernization program.
• Oversee requirements development, including intake, refinement, prioritization, and traceability.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement across CBP, internal teams, and partner organizations.
• Manage portfolio planning and roadmap development to align scope, funding, and delivery timelines.
• Guide financial support activities, including budget planning, forecasting, and resource alignment.
• Drive process automation and adoption of tools that streamline workflows and increase program transparency.
• Ensure PMO standards, documentation quality, and consistent execution across workstreams.
• Support ACE governance forums, decision meetings, and cross‑program coordination.
• Manage project budgets, ensuring alignment between planned and actual spend, staffing, and delivery timelines.
• Lead budget tracking and variance analysis, providing clear reporting and recommended actions to leadership.
• Coordinate financial forecasting cycles, ensuring timely updates and accurate projections across all workstreams.
• Maintain visibility into funding allocations and resource utilization, surfacing risks and opportunities early.

What You Will Need

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "CBP PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their CBP PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE CBP PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
• Bachelor's degree
• FIVE (5) or more years of experience leading teams that support large federal PMO or modernization programs. Experience must include: Strong background in requirements development and facilitation.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder engagement across mission, technical, and leadership groups.
• Familiarity with federal budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Strong communication skills for executive briefings and program reporting.
• Ability to oversee multiple workstreams and drive cohesive delivery across a complex program.
• Exposure to PMO documentation standards and QA/QC frameworks.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Active Top Secret or Public Trust clearance
• Experience supporting CBP or DHS IT modernization efforts.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery and PMO toolsets such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms.
• Experience developing dashboards, workflow automation, or other process‑improving tools.
• Understanding of DHS or CBP acquisition and governance processes.
• Experience coordinating cross‑disciplinary delivery teams.

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.