Homeland Security Deputy Program Manager
Apply Job ID 38746 Date posted 04/27/2026Job Family:
Technology Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
The Homeland Security Deputy Program Manager will lead strategic initiatives and operational activities at various Department of Homeland Security (DHS) component agencies. This position will be responsible for managing senior-level client relationships, implementing strategic initiatives, executing long term programmatic planning efforts, strategically responding to emerging priorities, and managing matrixed teams within DHS component agency offices and directorates. This Position will
Provide end to end management of client engagements - detailed project plans, scope and budget definition, resource allocation, product delivery
Organize and facilitate project timelines with clients and team, including generating estimates for project complexity and duration
Serve as point person in client communications and provide leadership and mentoring to team members on project development and client management skills
Manage senior client relationships and expectations throughout project lifecycle in order to build confidence, deliver excellence, and sell consulting services
The candidate must be a strong written and oral communicator and be comfortable interacting with clients and serving as a trusted advisor to senior government leadership
Managerial and supervisorial responsibilities include mentoring, coaching, and career and performance management of consulting staff.
Monitor the scope, schedule, and budget of the technology and analytical projects.
Support the client management and stakeholders to plan for and address risks and issues as they occur, to ensure that the project remains on schedule and within budget.
Coordinate teams including establishing operating models and implementing methodologies to deliver global complex and high-risk multi-year programs.
Develop and manage master integration management plans, critical dependency milestone trackers, and dashboards, tracking key program status updates and issues/risks, performing action item management for complex programs, including management of interface with infrastructure, communications, cyber, development and finance workstreams, utilizing project management tools;
Lead and support business development by identifying new opportunities, leading proposal development and providing subject matter expertise in color team reviews.
What You Will Need:
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI)" Federal or DoD security clearance
Bachelor's degree
TEN (10) years of management and/or technology consulting experience
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Experience leading teams of at least TEN (10) consultants, analysts, data scientists and/or IT Practitioners
Experience supporting aviation and/or Border security sector customers
Relevant certifications including but not limited to: PMP and/or Scrum-master certification, SAFe Certification, ITIL Certification, Certified Fraud Examiner
Demonstrated experience of hands-on experience providing proposal writing support, go-to-market support, and interfacing with prospective new clientele as it relates to the field of technology management, IT strategy and/or analytics.
Demonstrated facilitation and presentation skills targeting all levels of an organization and across business and technical functions leveraging visualization platforms (PowerBI, Tableau, Powerpoint)
Demonstrated program management skills including the ability to liaise with technical and business teams and clearly articulate technology concepts to business audiences.
Demonstrating strategy skills by being able to develop and document business visions, technology strategies, and project roadmaps.
Experience supporting multiple DHS component agencies (e.g. Transportation Security Administration, Customs and Border Protection, etc.)
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
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