Deputy Program Manager

Job Family: Operational Effectiveness Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Active Secret What 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 clearance Bachelor’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: 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 a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. Guidehouse 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. guidehouse.com #J-18808-Ljbffr US101 Guidehouse Inc.