Defense Acquisition & Sustainment Senior Program Manager

** Job Family:
** Operational Effectiveness Consulting
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* Travel Required:

** Up to 25%
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* Clearance Required:

** Ability to Obtain Secret
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* What You Will Do:

** The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of consulting engagements with major US Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition & Sustainment (A&S) clients to improve operations and outcomes for major A&S Programs. As an experienced industry professional, the Senior Program Manager will be responsible for identifying, capturing, and executing projects supporting A&S functions, leading multiple teams of mid- and junior-level staff through project execution, driving alignment with cost/schedule/performance objectives, and identifying new client challenges to solve.

Additional responsibilities include:

* Lead and manage large-scale consulting projects for major DoD A&S Programs.
* Lead business development activities:
Identify and qualify new A&S business
* opportunities, build and execute capture plans, lead proposal development activities.
* Leverage existing senior DoD A&S relationships, and establish and foster new client relationships, to support business development and project execution activities.
* Serve as the primary point of contact for senior government stakeholders, providing strategic guidance and status updates.
* Coordinate cross-functional teams, subcontractors, and internal resources to achieve program goals.
* Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, risk management plans, and performance metrics.
* Identify and implement process improvements to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.
* Engage with stakeholders across the client enterprise to build consensus and design solutions align with the client’s overall objectives.
* Develop strategies to gain customer buy-in towards a common operating picture, solution architecture, and roadmap for execution.
* Research and recommend cost-effective government-approved technologies, frameworks, and systems towards achieving the desired future state.
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* What You Will Need:

*** Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
* Bachelor's Degree
* TEN (10) years of experience, including experience with DoD A&S organizations and/or managing A&S programs
* Proven ability to manage complex projects, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
** What Would Be Nice To Have:
*** An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
* Advanced degree in business, engineering, or related field
* FIFTEEN (15) or more years of experience in A&S or DoD acquisition/procurement, engineering, manufacturing, and/or supply chain management
* DAWIA Level III certification in Program Management or Lifecycle Logistics
* PMP certification
* Certification and/or experience in Continuous Improvement (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
* Experience in applying in-depth knowledge of leading commercial and/or DoD practices to drive business results and improve operational performance
* Experience managing programs for DoD weapon systems
* Established network of relationships with senior DoD A&S decision-makers to support business development and project execution activities
* Ability to excel in a dynamic organization, adapting and responding quickly to new information and/or evolving requirements
* Advanced proficiency with MS Office tools:
Word, Excel, Power Point
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* 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 Pay Down
* Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
* Skills Development & Certifications
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