Guidehouse

National Security Deputy Program Manager

Guidehouse$125K — $150K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active and maintained Secret federal or DoD security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 15+ years of professional experience in law enforcement operations
  • 10+ years specifically supporting law enforcement personnel
  • Proven experience in managing federal contracts involving operational support
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities
  • Expertise in overseeing contract implementation and compliance

Responsibilities

  • Lead Operations Support activities for a federal law enforcement customer
  • Serve as the primary contact for operational matters within the program
  • Collaborate with Government stakeholders to align operational support with mission objectives
  • Support the Senior Program Manager in contract implementation and personnel management
  • Facilitate communication between Government and Contractor personnel
  • Manage workforce recruitment and deployment processes
  • Ensure accountability for operational performance and timely delivery of contract reports

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Full Job Description
Job Family:
Management Consulting

Travel Required:
Up to 10%

Clearance Required:
Active Secret

What You Will Do:

We are seeking a Deputy Program Manager to lead Operations Support activities for a federal law enforcement customer in support of critical mission operations. In this senior leadership role, you will provide executive-level management and oversight of operational contract activities, serving as the primary point of contact for operational matters across the program. You will work closely with Government stakeholders, including the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and agency leadership, to ensure successful execution of operational support requirements and alignment with mission objectives.

The Deputy Program Manager will support the Senior Program Manager in overseeing contract implementation, personnel management, logistics, reporting, and operational performance. Responsibilities include facilitating communication and coordination between Government and Contractor personnel, supporting workforce recruitment and deployment, managing Government-furnished property, ensuring delivery of contract-required reports and deliverables, and maintaining accountability for operational performance. The role requires a collaborative leader who can effectively manage multiple priorities, drive operational excellence, and support mission success within a dynamic law enforcement environment.

What You Will Need:
  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • FIFTEEN (15) or more years of professional experience, including at least TEN (10) years supporting law enforcement personnel or law enforcement operations. Experience should include, but not limited to:
  • Experience supporting the management and execution of federal contracts involving operational support, personnel management, logistics, and performance oversight.
  • Experience coordinating with Government leadership, Contracting Officers (COs), Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs), and other key stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to oversee contract implementation, manage operational priorities, and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships across Government and Contractor organizations.


What Would Be Nice To Have:
  • Experience supporting Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) or similar federal law enforcement organizations.
  • Knowledge of operational support functions within federal law enforcement, intelligence, or homeland security environments.
  • Experience supporting workforce deployment, personnel operations, logistics coordination, and operational program execution.
  • Familiarity with Government-furnished property management, contract reporting requirements, and federal program operations.
  • Experience working within multi-agency or interagency law enforcement environments.


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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