Secret-Cleared Foreign Assistance Program Lead

Guidehouse; Washington; On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a Foreign Assistance Program Manager to support a high-visibility, global initiative focused on trusted technology, digital infrastructure security, and reducing vulnerabilities to untrusted suppliers. The role oversees strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, technical assistance programming, and monitoring of international undersea cable projects.

The successful candidate will lead large-scale foreign assistance initiatives, provide authoritative guidance to senior

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 5+ years of experience in foreign assistance capacity-building programs.
• Ability to work on client site in Washington, DC 4-5 days/week.

Responsibilities

• Lead large‑scale foreign assistance‑funded project in support of national security mission.
• Provide authoritative advice to senior government leaders on complex acquisition, technical, and policy issues; define potential issues; and deliver actionable recommendations.
• Execute program management activities such as program reviews, operating plans, and investment roadmaps.
• Integrate cost, technical, and policy analysis to evaluate alternatives, assess risk, and support data‑driven decision‑making.
• Build and sustain coalitions across government, industry, and academia; coordinating with senior stakeholders; and communicating complex issues clearly.

Skills

Security clearance

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Client site coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Guidehouse seeks a Foreign Assistance Program Manager to support a high-visibility, global initiative focused on trusted technology, digital infrastructure security, and reducing vulnerabilities to untrusted suppliers. The role oversees strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, technical assistance programming, and monitoring of international undersea cable projects.

The successful candidate will lead large-scale foreign assistance initiatives, provide authoritative guidance to senior