Defense Acquisition & Sustainment Senior Program Manager

Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do:

The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of consulting engagements with major US Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition & Sustainment (A&S) clients to improve operations and outcomes for major A&S Programs. As an experienced industry professional, the Senior Program Manager will be responsible for identifying, capturing, and executing projects supporting A&S functions, leading multiple teams of mid- and junior-level staff through project execution, driving alignment with cost/schedule/performance objectives, and identifying new client challenges to solve.   

Additional responsibilities include: 

• Lead and manage large-scale consulting projects for major DoD A&S Programs.

• Lead business development activities: Identify and qualify new A&S business

• opportunities, build and execute capture plans, lead proposal development activities.

• Leverage existing senior DoD A&S relationships, and establish and foster new client relationships, to support business development and project execution activities.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for senior government stakeholders, providing strategic guidance and status updates.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams, subcontractors, and internal resources to achieve program goals.

• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, risk management plans, and performance metrics.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.

• Engage with stakeholders across the client enterprise to build consensus and design solutions align with the client’s overall objectives.

• Develop strategies to gain customer buy-in towards a common operating picture, solution architecture, and roadmap for execution.

• Research and recommend cost-effective government-approved technologies, frameworks, and systems towards achieving the desired future state.

What You Will Need:

• Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance

• Bachelor's Degree

• TEN (10) years of experience, including experience with DoD A&S organizations and/or managing A&S programs

• Proven ability to manage complex projects, schedules, budgets, and deliverables

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance

• Advanced degree in business, engineering, or related field

• FIFTEEN (15) or more years of experience in A&S or DoD acquisition/procurement, engineering, manufacturing, and/or supply chain management

• DAWIA Level III certification in Program Management or Lifecycle Logistics

• PMP certification

• Certification and/or experience in Continuous Improvement (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)

• Experience in applying in-depth knowledge of leading commercial and/or DoD practices to drive business results and improve operational performance

• Experience managing programs for DoD weapon systems

• Established network of relationships with senior DoD A&S decision-makers to support business development and project execution activities

• Ability to excel in a dynamic organization, adapting and responding quickly to new information and/or evolving requirements

• Advanced proficiency with MS Office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

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

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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