Guidehouse

Foreign Assistance Program Manager

Guidehouse$118K — $196K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret clearance required
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • 10 years of program/project management experience with the federal government
  • Preferred Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • Experience in partnership-building across government and industry

Responsibilities

  • Lead large-scale foreign assistance projects impacting national security
  • Advise senior government officials on acquisition and policy issues
  • Manage program activities, reviews, and strategic plans
  • Evaluate risk through cost, technical, and policy analysis
  • Build coalitions and communicate complex issues to stakeholders

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Potential for discretionary variable incentive bonus
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Life & Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Student Loan PayDown
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Learning Opportunities
  • Skills Development & Certifications
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
  • Mobility Stipend
Full Job Description
Job Family:
Program Management

Travel Required:
Up to 25%

Clearance Required:
Active Secret

What You Will Do:

The Foreign Assistance Program Manager will support a high-visibility, global initiative designed to promote trusted technology, strengthen digital infrastructure security, and reduce vulnerabilities to untrusted suppliers. The role oversees strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, technical assistance programming, and monitoring of international undersea cable projects.
  • Lead large-scale foreign assistance-funded project in support of national security mission.
  • Provide authoritative advice to senior government leaders on complex acquisition, technical, and policy issues; define potential issues; and deliver actionable recommendations that inform resource allocation, governance decisions, and technology transformation.
  • Execute program management activities such as program reviews, operating plans, and investment roadmaps.
  • Integrate cost, technical, and policy analysis to evaluate alternatives, assess risk, and support data-driven decision-making across complex acquisition portfolios.
  • Build and sustain coalitions across government, industry, and academia; coordinating with senior stakeholders; and communicating complex technical or acquisition issues clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.


What You Will Need:
  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree
  • TEN (10) years of experience in program/project management with the federal government


What Would Be Nice To Have:
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • Experience in building partnerships across government, industry, and technology providers to enable large-scale government programs


The annual salary range for this position is $118,000.00-$196,000.00. 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 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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8,000 employees
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Founded
2018

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