Defense Acquisition & Sustainment Senior Program Manager

Guidehouse•Tysons Corner, VA

14h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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