Project Manager, Federal Health Advisory

About this role

Job Family: Strategy & Transformation Consulting Travel Required: None Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:   You will support high-impact initiatives for the Food and Drug Administration, leading complex projects that improve financial, acquisition, mission, and operational performance across the enterprise. This role requires direct engagement with executive leadership, ownership of delivery execution, and strong command of project management discipline.

You will: Lead and manage high-visibility projects supporting FDA priorities, including budget, acquisition, and business transformation initiatives

Engage directly with executive leadership to shape strategy, provide recommendations, and deliver executive-level communications

Own deliverable quality by identifying, correcting, and preventing errors, and holding the team accountable for producing accurate, client-ready work

Develop clear, concise executive briefings, presentations, and decision materials tailored for senior leaders

Manage weekly staffing allocations across multiple workstreams, aligning resources to priorities and contract deliverables

Validate work performed by team members meets weekly and bi-weekly objectives, quality standards, and client expectations

Provide hands-on project management oversight, including planning, execution, risk management, and performance tracking

Support IT-enabled initiatives and modernization efforts, translating business needs into actionable plans

Apply business graphic design principles to produce high-quality, visually compelling deliverables

Mentor and oversee junior staff, reinforcing accountability, quality, and consistency in delivery

In addition to client delivery, you will play a key leadership role within the account by: Developing and mentoring junior team members, building core consulting, communication, and delivery skills

Identifying, shaping, and capturing new business opportunities across the FDA, contributing to growth exceeding $2M annually

Driving internal initiatives such as Project Management Office (PMO) development, culture-building activities, Corporate Social Responsibility efforts, Lunch and Learns, and All-Hands meetings

Creating and maturing new capabilities that expand service offerings and strengthen account delivery

Authoring internal policies, procedures, and processes to improve quality, consistency, and scalability

Serving as a day-to-day guide for junior staff, reinforcing strong consulting practices and high-quality client service delivery

Collaborating closely with account Directors and Partner leadership to align on priorities, performance, and growth

What You Will Need: Bachelor’s degree

5+ years of professional experience supporting federal clients, with demonstrated success in project management and delivery execution

Proven experience working directly with executive leadership

Demonstrated experience developing executive-level communications, including briefings, presentations, and decision materials

Experience managing multiple project teams, including assigning work, tracking progress, and validating deliverables against defined timelines

Experience managing staffing allocations across several workstreams on a weekly basis

Strong project management background, including planning, execution, and performance tracking

Experience supporting or delivering IT-related projects or business system implementations

Strong business graphic design and presentation development skills, including advanced use of PowerPoint

Experience with Microsoft Office 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) to support analysis and decision-making

Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while maintaining alignment with leadership priorities

Experience capturing stakeholder requirements, conducting process analysis, and developing actionable solutions

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (i.e. US citizenship is required)

This role requires three (3) days on-site each week at the FDA White Oak Campus in White Oak, Maryland.

What Would Be Nice To Have: Master’s degree

Experience supporting executive leadership at the Food and Drug Administration

Experience working in business transformation or centralized operating models

Experience applying data visualization tools to communicate insights

Familiarity with federal budget, acquisition, and financial management processes

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher preferred)

Change Management Certified Professional (CCMP) certification

Technical background

Proven ability to operate in a high-tempo environment with competing priorities

Strong attention to detail with a track record of delivering high-quality, accurate work

Experience developing junior team members

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: 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

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