Project Manager, Federal Health Advisory
GuidehouseAbout the role
Job Family:
Strategy & Transformation Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
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 mo
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