Deputy Program Manager

Job Family:Operational Effectiveness ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Active SecretWhat You Will Do:Serve as Deputy Program Manager for a high-profile federal program, working alongside senior leaders to drive performance and strategy. Support team development and process improvements, especially in foreign affairs and budget alignment. Take the lead on aviation operations, ensuring safe, complaint, and well-coordinated activities in a complex, high-stakes environment. Help turn data into practical recommendations and modernize how the program manages people, work, and technology. What You Will Need:An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearanceBachelor’s degree in an aviation related field or FOUR (4) years aviation operations experience in lieu of the degree FIVE (5) years or more of relevant professional experience, including at least TWO (2) years supporting military, civil, or international aviation programs. Experience managing and coordinating aviation programs, including oversight of flight log maintenance, airworthiness, and documentation compliance in accordance with program requirements. What Would Be Nice To Have:Active PMP Certification (or equivalent) or comparable certification in aviation operations. Prior experience within a U.S. Embassy Defense Attache Office or a comparable defense liaison environment Advance degree in relevant field FAA certifications or equivalent aviation-safety or management credentials Demonstrated familiarity with FAA regulations, international civilian aviation procedures, and interagency operational coordination The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. 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:Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or View email address on click.appcast.io. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.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.SummaryLocation: US - DC, WashingtonType: Full time