Senior Federal PM — Strategy & Transformation Lead

Guidehouse Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse Inc. in the United States is seeking a senior Project Management Leader to support FDA initiatives, driving high-impact programs across finance, operations, and transformation. You will engage with senior executives, own delivery execution, and apply strong PM discipline to improve performance.

This role requires managing multiple workstreams, developing executive-level communications, and mentoring junior staff, with on-site work at FDA facilities in White Oak per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• PMP certification.
• 5+ years of professional experience supporting federal clients, with demonstrated success in project management and delivery execution.
• Proven experience working directly with executive leadership.
• Demonstrated experience developing executive-level communications, including briefings, presentations, and decision materials.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (US citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Support high-impact initiatives for FDA, leading complex projects that improve financial, acquisition, mission, and operational performance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on budgetary, operational, organizational, and process improvement initiatives.
• Lead and manage high-visibility projects supporting FDA priorities, including budget, acquisition, and business transformation initiatives.
• Facilitate executive meetings, working groups, and leadership briefings.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights for leadership audiences.
• Own deliverable quality and mentor junior staff to ensure client-ready work.
• Develop executive briefings, presentations, and decision materials for senior leaders.
• Manage weekly staffing allocations across multiple workstreams and validate progress.

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification

Tools

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Guidehouse Inc. in the United States is seeking a senior Project Management Leader to support FDA initiatives, driving high-impact programs across finance, operations, and transformation. You will engage with senior executives, own delivery execution, and apply strong PM discipline to improve performance.

This role requires managing multiple workstreams, developing executive-level communications, and mentoring junior staff, with on-site work at FDA facilities in White Oak per week.