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Strong fit if you lead complex, multi-party programs and stay calm under sponsor scrutiny. Fairfax on-site (not remote) suits candidates already in or open to Northern Virginia. Less fit if you prefer pure IC technical work without client-facing program ownership.
As Mission Program Lead at Guidehouse, expect to coordinate multi-workstream delivery for a client “mission,” align advisors and technologists, track scope/schedule/risk, and brief sponsors. Days mix planning, stakeholder calls, issue escalation, and turning findings into decisions—especially where advisory meets tech or managed services.
Prioritize program leadership (scope, risk, dependency management), client communication, and sector fluency (government or commercial missions). No cert list was provided for this posting; focus on delivery evidence and domain depth over credential stacking.
No. The listing marks remote as off; expect work tied to Fairfax / Northern Virginia.
Professional services—advisory, technology, and managed services—for commercial and government clients, with roots in PwC’s public sector business.
A delivery leader who owns program outcomes for a client mission: coordination, risk, stakeholder alignment, and progress to decision—not only task execution.
Website: guidehouse.com
Guidehouse, Inc. is a global professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. It is the successor to PwC’s public sector business and it was acquired in 2018 by Veritas. The head office is in Tysons, Virginia.
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Mission Program Lead with Security Clearance at Guidehouse in Fairfax, Fairfax County Role Overview The Mission Program Lead with Security Clearance will work across organizational boundaries and complex bureaucracies within the national security landscape to build coalitions and accelerate progress toward shared objectives. This role is part of a high-visibility, highly sensitive mission space where collaboration and strategic thinking are key. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Work across organizational boundaries and complex bureaucracies in the national security domain. Build coalitions to advance shared objectives. Achieve high-visibility, highly sensitive mission goals through effective collaboration and strategic planning. What We're Looking For Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance required. Ability to work in a complex bureaucratic environment. Strategic thinking and coalition-building skills. Experience working on high-visibility, highly sensitive mission projects. Working at Guidehouse Joining Guidehouse means being part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and integrity. As a Mission Program Lead with Security Clearance, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your skills are crucial for mission success. Next Steps To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there. Your application should highlight your experience and qualifications that align with the requirements of this role.
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