Defense Acquisition & Sustainment Senior Program Manager

Guidehouse • Tysons Corner, VA

3h

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level