Job Family :

Operational Effectiveness

Travel Required :

Up to 10%

Clearance Required :

Active Secret

What You Will Do :

Join a high-performing project management team supporting important U.S. Air Force acquisition and sustainment programs. This position is for a Sr. Program Manager – Lead for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. Duties include applying knowledge and experience in the Defense Acquisition and the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) systems to procure and sustain Air Force weapon systems and subsystems throughout their life cycles. Program Management responsibilities include the following:

• Lead and develop acquisition and sustainment strategies for defense programs

• Analyze or develop courses of action (COAs) including cost, schedule and/or performance estimates

• Develop Program Objective Memorandum (POM) documentation and responses to corporate process or congressional queries

• Collaborate with program office staff and other stakeholders to identify risks to program/project processes and activities and develop and execute associated mitigation strategies

• Provide subject matter expertise on DoD Instruction 5000 processes

• Coordinate related program/technical documentation between functional resources, stakeholders, and approving authorities to gain approval for program office use

• Develop, maintain, and analyze program schedules

• Draft briefings and position papers covering program issues

• Prepare documentation and presentation material for program milestones

What You Will Need :

• An ACTIVE and CURRENT SECRET federal security clearance

• Bachelor’s degree

• SIX (6) or more years of experience related to acquisitions or business analysis and/or program/project management

• Experience supporting client’s customer facing

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• Master’s degree

• Minimum of (5) years of experience supporting DoD programs/projects is a plus

• Good Organization Skills and Ability to Work with Minimal Direction in a Changing Environment

• High Energy, Results Oriented, Self-Motivated /Self-Reliant, Team Player

• Strong Problem-Solving Skills

• Strong Interpersonal Skills with Ability to Interface with an Organization at all Levels

• Ability to Work in a Dynamic, Fast Paced Environment

• Ability to Multitask and Prioritize

• Strong Attention to Detail

• Initiative, Self-starter, Adaptable, and High Motivation for Excellence

• Excellent Organizational, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills

• Self-directed and Proactive

• Experience with the PPBE system at the MAJCOM, Service, DoD, or congressional level

The annual salary range for this position is $115,200.00-$172,800.00. 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 an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.

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