Job Family:
Operational Effectiveness Consulting
Travel Required:
Up to 10%
Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Secret
What You Will Do:
Join a high-performing project management team supporting U.S. Air Force acquisition and sustainment programs. This position is for a Program Manager – Senior Consultant for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. Duties include applying knowledge and experience in acquisition policies and procedures to acquire and sustain Air Force weapon systems and subsystems throughout their life cycles.
Program Management responsibilities include the following:
- Develop and document acquisition strategies for defense programs
- Evaluate courses of action for procurement options
- Provide subject matter expertise on DoD Instruction 5000 processes
- Develop, maintain, and analyze program schedules
- Draft briefings and position papers covering program issues
- Prepare documentation and presentation material for program milestones
The candidate may also be required to perform a wide range of acquisition program office activities, such as: gathering acquisition program information; conducting planning and analyses for all acquisition phases; assisting in acquisition strategy planning; tracking, and scheduling; implementing contractor performance status systems; assisting in establishing and maintaining databases; assisting in developing and analyzing key program metrics; assisting in developing and integrating risk management plans and strategies; supporting program briefings; and effectively communicating recommendations orally and in writing to higher organizational management.
What You Will Need:
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Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET Federal of DoD security clearance
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Bachelors Degree
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FIVE (5) years work experience in a field relevant to program/project management functional area
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THREE (3) years experience must have been performed on DoD programs/projects.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
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Good Organization Skills and Ability to Work with Minimal Direction in a Changing Environment
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High Energy, Results Oriented, Self-Motivated /Self-Reliant, Team Player
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Strong Problem-Solving Skills
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Strong Interpersonal Skills with Ability to Interface with an Organization at all Levels
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Ability to Work in a Dynamic, Fast Paced Environment
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Ability to Multitask and Prioritize
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Strong Attention to Detail
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Initiative, Self-starter, Adaptable, and High Motivation for Excellence
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Excellent Organizational, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills
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Self-directed and Proactive
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Master’s degree in related area
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Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II or above
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Clear understanding of the DoD acquisition and sustainment organizations
The annual salary range for this position is $89,000.00-$148,000.00. 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:
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Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
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Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
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Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
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Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
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401(k) Retirement Plan
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Basic Life & Supplemental Life
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Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
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Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
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Student Loan PayDown
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Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
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Skills Development & Certifications
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Employee Referral Program
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Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
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Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
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Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, 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 [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
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.
What We Do
Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success.
The company has more than 12,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies.
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