Guidehouse

Operations Manager / Lead

Guidehouse • $100K — $120K *
Norfolk, VA 23503In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of work experience in IT project management or related fields.
  • Proven experience leading complex government or defense programs.
  • Strong skills in managing project portfolios, budgets, and risk mitigation.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
  • Current 'SECRET' security clearance required.
  • U.S. citizenship is necessary for this position.

Responsibilities

  • Lead multidisciplinary teams in data analytics and systems engineering for Navy Reserve initiatives.
  • Act as the primary point of contact between government and contractor staff for strategic direction and oversight.
  • Manage execution of multiple projects, monitoring costs, schedules, and performance metrics.
  • Develop and review key project management documentation and deliverables.
  • Drive initiatives for process improvement and digital transformation in Navy operations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Company-paid holidays and sick time for personal and family needs.
  • Parental leave to support family growth.
  • 401(k) retirement plan for future savings.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
  • Community outreach and corporate-sponsored events.
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal support and counseling.
Full Job Description

Job Family:

IT Project Management


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

  • Lead and oversee multidisciplinary teams providing data analytics, systems engineering, data governance, digital modernization, and mission assurance support to Commander, Navy Reserve Force (CNRF) initiatives.
  • Serve as the primary interface between Government stakeholders and contractor personnel, providing strategic direction, prioritization, resource management, and oversight of contract performance.
  • Manage program execution across multiple projects by monitoring cost, schedule, performance, risks, staffing, and deliverables while ensuring alignment with mission objectives and contractual requirements.
  • Lead development and review of Project Management Plans (PMPs), Monthly Status Reports (MSRs), Quarterly Project Reviews, executive briefings, and other key program deliverables.
  • Drive continuous process improvement, operational effectiveness, workforce development, and data-driven decision-making initiatives to support Navy Reserve readiness and digital transformation objectives.


What You Will Need:

  • Minimum of EIGHT (8)+ years of overall work experience.
  • Experience leading programs, projects, operations, or technical teams supporting complex government, defense, or enterprise initiatives.
  • Demonstrated experience managing project portfolios, budgets, schedules, staffing plans, risk mitigation strategies, and client relationships in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to effectively manage cross-functional teams and competing priorities.
  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD securityclearance
  • US Citizenship is contractually required.


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Analytics, Public Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience may be substituted.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Lean Six Sigma, Agile, ITIL, or similar leadership and management certifications.
  • Experience supporting the Department of Defense, U.S. Navy, Navy Reserve, or other federal agencies in program management, digital modernization, readiness reporting, or data analytics initiatives.
  • Familiarity with enterprise data strategy, AI/ML initiatives, business intelligence, cloud technologies, systems engineering, and data governance frameworks.
  • Experience managing Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) contracts, CDRLs, performance metrics, workforce planning, and FAR/DFARS compliance requirements.
  • Experience briefing senior executives, flag officers, SES leaders, or other high-level stakeholders and providing strategic recommendations that influence organizational outcomes.


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

  • Parental Leave

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Care.com annual membership

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

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.
Learn more about Guidehouse
Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Business Services
Founded
2018
* Ladders Estimates

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