Foreign Assistance Program Manager

Job Family:
Management Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

Active Secret

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.

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

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 $98,000.00-$. 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.

• 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 Pay Down
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

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.