Senior Federal Programs Director

Guidehouse; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a senior leader to oversee large-scale Federal consulting engagements from Arlington, VA, with a focus on program governance, transformation programs, and client satisfaction. The role requires PMO leadership, federal program experience, and security clearances, with in-office presence 2–3 days weekly and up to 20% travel.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of relevant leadership in civilian government programs, a PMP certification, and US citizenship, enabling effective

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7–10 years of experience leading large federal programs.
• Experience leading operational transformation, PMO, or managed services initiatives.
• Experience managing program finances, staffing, and subcontractors.
• Experience briefing executive stakeholders and governance boards.
• Ability to secure a public trust level security clearance.
• Based in Arlington, VA with 2–3 days in the office.
• PMP certification required.
• Up to 20% travel.
• US citizen.
• Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of large-scale Federal consulting engagements, serving as the primary point of accountability for client satisfaction, contract performance, financial management, and delivery excellence.
• Lead operational improvement, business process modernization, and organizational transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, service delivery, and mission outcomes.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with senior Federal stakeholders across agencies such as USDA, GSA, DOL, USAC, and DOC, helping clients address complex mission and operational challenges.
• Manage program governance activities including executive reporting, risk management, resource planning, staffing, quality assurance, and performance metrics.
• Support business development activities including capture, proposal development, task order responses, and organic growth opportunities.

Skills

Program leadership

Client relationships

Executive briefings

Governance

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Public Trust clearance process

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a senior leader to oversee large-scale Federal consulting engagements from Arlington, VA, with a focus on program governance, transformation programs, and client satisfaction. The role requires PMO leadership, federal program experience, and security clearances, with in-office presence 2–3 days weekly and up to 20% travel.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of relevant leadership in civilian government programs, a PMP certification, and US citizenship, enabling effective