Guidehouse

Federal Civilian Agencies Associate Director

Guidehouse$125K — $150K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree mandatory
  • At least 7 years managing large-scale Federal programs or consulting engagements
  • Experience in operational transformation and business process improvement
  • Proficient in program financial management and performance metrics
  • Experience reporting to executives and facilitating governance activities
  • Current residence in the DMV area necessary
  • PMP certification required

Responsibilities

  • Lead large-scale Federal consulting projects, ensuring client satisfaction and contract performance
  • Drive operational improvements and organizational transformation initiatives
  • Cultivate trusted relationships with senior Federal stakeholders
  • Manage program governance activities, including risk management and resource planning
  • Support business development processes, including proposals and organic growth initiatives

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Sick time and company-paid holidays
  • Eligible for discretionary variable incentive bonus
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Life insurance options
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
  • Disability coverage
  • Student Loan PayDown program
  • Tuition Reimbursement and learning opportunities
  • Skills development and certification support
  • Employee referral program
  • Community outreach and corporate-sponsored events
  • Emergency back-up childcare
  • Mobility stipend
Full Job Description

Job Family:

Management Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 25%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

  • Lead the delivery of large-scale Federal consulting engagements, serving as the primary point of accountability for client satisfaction, contract performance, financial management, and delivery excellence.

  • Lead operational improvement, business process modernization, and organizational transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, service delivery, and mission outcomes.

  • Build trusted advisor relationships with senior Federal stakeholders across agencies such as USDA, GSA, DOL, USAC, and DOC, helping clients address complex mission and operational challenges.

  • Manage program governance activities including executive reporting, risk management, resource planning, staffing, quality assurance, and performance metrics.

  • Support business development activities including capture, proposal development, task order responses, and organic growth opportunities.

What You Will Need:

  • Bachelor's degree required.

  • Minimum of Seven (7) years of experience leading large-scale Federal programs, consulting engagements, or managed services operations supporting civilian government agencies.

  • Demonstrated experience leading operational transformation, PMO, shared services, managed services, business process improvement, or organizational change initiatives.

  • Experience managing program finances, staffing, subcontractors, and contractual performance requirements.

  • Experience briefing executive stakeholders and facilitating governance boards, steering committees, and leadership meetings.

  • Must be in the DMV area as the candidate will be required to be in Guidehouse office in Arlington, VA or Tysons office, at least 2-3 days per week.

  • PMP certification required.

  • Up to 20% travel may be required.

  • Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

  • Must be a US citizen.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Experience managing enterprise data modernization, analytics, business intelligence, or cloud data platform implementations.

  • Familiarity with modern data technologies such as Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, AWS Analytics Services, or related platforms.

  • Experience delivering data governance, reporting, data integration, or AI-enabled analytics initiatives.

  • Experience supporting Human Capital, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Workforce Management, or Shared Services modernization initiatives.

  • Experience managing hybrid delivery teams consisting of federal staff, contractors, and subcontractors.

  • Master's degree (MBA, MPA, or related field).

  • Experience with process improvement methodologies and organizational change management.

  • Lean Six Sigma certification.

  • CSM certification.


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 a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
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2018

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