Program Manager and Operational Effectiveness Lead

US101 Guidehouse Inc.

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US - MD, Bethesda Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted April 29, 2026 Last posted April 29, 2026
Job description

Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do:

  • Lead teams and growth within Guidehouse's Defense and Security Segment with a specific focus on our IC clients

  • Have on the ground presences and leadership over teams delivering program management, financial management, and operational effectiveness support to our clients

  • Responsibility for outcome based performance of your teams and exceptional contract delivery

  • Ability to coordinate with colleagues to have an impactful and positive effective on business operations and growth

  • Manage client and team relationships through accountable project and contract management

  • Develop and mentor more junior staff


What You Will Need:

  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph

  • Bachelor's degree

  • SEVEN (7)+ years' of experience as a Program Manager

  • SEVEN (7)+ years' of experience in a financial management discipline

  • Prior experience leading teams in business or finance related disciplines within he federal government

  • Active PMP, or equivalent PM certification


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • TEN (10)+ years' experience leading teams within the IC and familiarity with IC budget, systems, and governance

  • Experience and success with business growth

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. 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

  • 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.

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.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com.  Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.  Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

About this role

Summary

Lead teams in program, financial, and operational support for defense clients.

Job title

Program Manager and Operational Effectiveness Lead

Experience level

7+ years

Industry

defense and security

Location requirements

US - MD, Bethesda, remote work not specified

Salary

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00.

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

active TS/SCI clearanceproject managementfinancial disciplineteam leadershipPMP

Preferred skills

IC experiencebudget understandingIC governancebusiness growth

Specializations

program managementfinancial managementteam leadershipdefensesecurity
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Bethesda, MD, USA

Work arrangement unknown City