Lead, Extended Workforce Program

Guidehouse

. Build and mature the global extended workforce program, including policies, decision frameworks, operating models, approval paths, and escalation processes.

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $98,000 - $163,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in managing and governing contingent workforce programs, including supplier management, compliance, and workforce strategy. Proficient in process improvement, program management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive operational excellence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contingent Workforce ManagementSupplier ManagementWorkforce PlanningGovernance FrameworksProcess Improvement

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Workforce AnalyticsProgram ManagementWorker ClassificationContractor ComplianceRFP ManagementPerformance ReviewsDecision FrameworksOperating ModelsAutomationVendor Strategy

Soft Skills

CommunicationPresentationInfluencing StakeholdersCollaborationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayWorkforce Technology

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesConsultingGovernment ContractingMatrixed EnterpriseTalent Acquisition

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and mature the global extended workforce program, including policies, decision frameworks, operating models, approval paths, and escalation processes.
Advise business leaders and HR partners on workforce channel selection based on business needs, timing, cost, risk, compliance, and long-term workforce strategy.
Own the enterprise preferred vendor strategy and governance program for direct-hire agencies, staffing suppliers, EOR providers, and teaming partners.
Lead supplier evaluations, performance reviews, scorecards, RFP support, consolidation efforts, and service-level expectations.
Partner with Procurement on contracts and commercial terms.
Build worker classification and independent contractor decision frameworks.
Coordinate classification, compliance, and risk decisions with Legal, Procurement, HR, and other partners.
Map current- and future-state processes and lead program improvements, automation, requirements definition, implementation planning, testing, and cross-functional user acceptance testing.
Partner with Workforce Intelligence and Finance to establish reporting on external workforce activity, spend, supplier performance, program adoption, and governance outcomes.
Drive adoption of standardized processes and serve as the primary governance partner across Talent Acquisition, Shared Services, Finance, Procurement, Legal, IT, HR, and the business.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree; Four (4) years additional professional experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
6+ years of experience in contingent or extended workforce management, workforce planning, supplier management, talent acquisition, HR operations, program management, or a related field.
Experience building, operating, or governing an internally managed contingent workforce program.
Experience partnering with staffing agencies, EOR providers, direct-hire firms, independent contractor providers, or other extended workforce suppliers.
Knowledge of contractor compliance, worker classification, and contingent workforce models.
Experience with Workday, workforce analytics, automation, or related workforce technology.
Experience with preferred vendor programs, scorecards, RFPs, or supplier performance reviews.
Professional services, consulting, government contracting, or highly matrixed enterprise experience.
Experience designing governance frameworks, operating models, or enterprise processes.
Ability to influence leaders and cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.
Strong program management, process improvement, communication, and presentation skills.
Up to 10% travel required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Flexible benefits package