Senior DoD Acquisition & Sustainment Program Lead

Guidehouse; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Program Manager in Tysons, VA to lead large DoD engagements across acquisition, sustainment, and modernization. You will drive schedules, risk plans, and performance metrics while coordinating government, client teams, and subcontractors to deliver outcomes.

The role requires a SECRET clearance and 10+ years in DoD programs, with opportunities to shape strategy and optimize operations within a dynamic, security-focused environment.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET DoD clearance.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of DoD experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple teams on large DoD programs through all lifecycle phases.
• Serve as primary point of contact for senior government stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules and risk plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, subcontractors, and resources.
• Identify process improvements to boost efficiency and outcomes.
• Engage stakeholders to build consensus on operating picture and roadmap.
• Research cost-effective technologies and frameworks for the future state.

Skills

DoD program management

Stakeholder management

Schedule development

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (nice to have)

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Program Manager in Tysons, VA to lead large DoD engagements across acquisition, sustainment, and modernization. You will drive schedules, risk plans, and performance metrics while coordinating government, client teams, and subcontractors to deliver outcomes.

The role requires a SECRET clearance and 10+ years in DoD programs, with opportunities to shape strategy and optimize operations within a dynamic, security-focused environment.