Foreign Assistance Program Manager

Location: US - DC, Washington

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Family:

Management Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

The Foreign Assistance Program Manager will support a high‑visibility, global initiative designed to promote trusted technology, strengthen digital infrastructure security, and reduce vulnerabilities to untrusted suppliers. The role oversees strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, technical assistance programming, and monitoring of international undersea cable projects.

• Lead large‑scale foreign assistance-funded project in support of national security mission.

• Provide authoritative advice to senior government leaders on complex acquisition, technical, and policy issues; define potential issues; and deliver actionable recommendations that inform resource allocation, governance decisions, and technology transformation.

• Execute program management activities such as program reviews, operating plans, and investment roadmaps.

• Integrate cost, technical, and policy analysis to evaluate alternatives, assess risk, and support data‑driven decision‑making across complex acquisition portfolios.

• Build and sustain coalitions across government, industry, and academia; coordinating with senior stakeholders; and communicating complex technical or acquisition issues clearly and effectively to diverse audiences

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance

• Bachelor's degree

• FIVE (5) years or more of experience in the development and implementation of foreign assistance capacity-building programs

• Ability to work on client site in Washington, DC 4-5 days/week

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience supporting policy efforts related to antisemitism

• Experience working within the State Department on foreign assistance programs

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. 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 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 Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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