Digital USDA Program Director

Job Family:

Program Management (Digital)

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

The USDA Director will be responsible for managing and growing a diverse portfolio of federal contracts providing a wide range of Digital services.  The Director will oversee ongoing USDA programs and work closely with Project Managers, architects and team members, serving as the primary interface between company and federal leadership across the portfolio. This position will also lead business development, capture, and proposal activities for a $300m+ pipeline of USDA Digital pursuits. The primary responsibilities for this role include (a) team leadership and development, (b) strategic planning and identification of growth opportunities (c) business development, including network development, strategic capture, proposal writing, and opportunity origination and pursuit, (d) project oversight and delivery, including supporting client’s IT modernization and transformation programs.

Additional responsibilities for the Director role include:

• Provide strategic vision and planning across the portfolio
• Growing Guidehouse’s digital technology practice at USDA
• Collaborating with other Guidehouse Account leaders to set and execute growth plans
• Engaging with clients and external stakeholders to understand key challenges and needs
• Defining compelling solutions and value propositions aligned with clients’ needs
• Leading engagements and workstreams for large and complex projects
• Hiring, managing and mentoring on-site and remote staff

Our team manages their own tasks and schedules while delivering high quality client work. Our team members must show considerable business and industry acumen and an acute focus on maximizing value for clients and building trusted relationships.

What You Will Need:

• 12+ years of experience in IT service delivery or related fields
• Experience managing large programs in the IT field or related area (USDA or Federal experience a strong plus)
• Expert knowledge of agile software development methodologies (SDLC) from planning and inception through implementation and post-production support
• Strong professional network with USDA clients and within in the Federal IT industry
• Proposal development experience including development of technical, management, and business volumes
• Solid verbal communication and narrative development skills, with the ability to summarize and convey key insights from analyses to senior audiences
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills; balancing strategic alignment with technology roadmap and emerging industry trends with practical delivery
• Willingness to travel as the role requires up to 25%
• Requires ability to negotiate and compromise, and ability to communicate and influence senior executive leadership
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Degree in business, technology, engineering, or mathematics
• PMP, PMI-ACP or other equivalent project management certification
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps
• Experience with Cloud SaaS environments
• Demonstrated experience with business development, capture, and proposal development for Federal IT contracts >$10m

The annual salary range for this position is $159,300.00-$238,900.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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