Collaborates with key customer and user community representatives including Government teams to prioritize work and establish release plans.
Oversees the sustainment of software products in production.
Assumes key role in the reporting of software development status to executive management and Government customer.
Utilize metrics (e.g. defect rate, cost/schedule vs plan (EVM)) to report performance and drive process improvements in a CMMI Level 3 assessed organization.
Oversees employee development including performance management through subordinate managers and direct reports.
Works cross functionality to assess business requirements in support of future technology needs and requirements.
What You Will Need
It’s an exciting, meaningful program with a great team – over 200 people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. The Associate Director/Director of Software Delivery is a critical member of Guidehouse’s senior program leadership team and reports to Program Management. If you would like to join us, please read on. We expect a successful candidate has:
Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
Bachelor's Degree
Worked extensively in the Federal contracting space
Minimum of TEN (10) years of experience with FIVE (5 ) years of progressively responsible management positions.
Experience delivering and supporting large-scale Enterprise-wide software-based systems including a full range of support services (account management, consulting, help desk, analysis).
Understanding and applied knowledge of Agile software development on large scale project deliveries.
Experience leading and applying process improvement and change through quality management frameworks such as CMMI.
Demonstrated a strong understanding of Government contracts and business operations – having had budget management with profit/loss responsibility
Managed integrated teams of employees and subcontractors involving more than 50+ individuals in multiple geographic locations. This includes multiple, simultaneous scrum teams.
Displayed a collaborative leadership style while directing multiple team leaders/managers on a complex and dynamic program with broad scope.
Demonstrated strong people management skills – career development, performance management, etc.
Mastered the range of full life cycle project management from developing plans through successful execution to closeout.
Worked effectively with customer leadership in an ‘embedded’ setting.
Demonstrated exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Executed programs with mission critical information security policies and regulations.
What Would Be Nice To Have
Prior experience serving as a senior technical leader on a large Federal IT contract ($100M+)
Experience supporting Federal grants systems or large transactional government platforms
Experience with Earned value management
PMP Certification
Local to Washington DC metro-area
Experience supporting mission‑critical systems in a highly regulated environment
Experience operating in matrixed organizations and partnering across internal practices and corporate functions
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
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
About Guidehouse
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.
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