Action Officer

Guidehouse Inc.

Washington (District of Columbia)

In loco

USD 98.000 - 163.000

Tempo pieno

6 giorni fa

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Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical insurance and benefits

Paid holidays and sick time

Bonus eligibility

Parental Leave

Descrizione del lavoro

The role requires countering foreign malign influence expertise, a SECRET clearance, and the ability to work on-site in Washington, DC, 4–5 days per week, delivering briefs, readouts, and issue papers for senior leadership.

Competenze

ACTIVE SECRET clearance (must be maintained)
Bachelor's degree required
5 years' experience at the Department of State
Experience with interagency processes and collaboration
Subject matter expertise in countering foreign malign influence
Ability to work on client site in Washington, DC 4–5 days/week

Mansioni

Serve as a liaison between State Department bureaus, interagency partners, and the intelligence community.
Coordinate information exchange and ensure alignment on priority national security objectives.
Provide analytical and operational support to leadership including briefs and issue papers.
Support policies related to countering foreign malign influence and other security threats.
Coordinate workflows and clearance processes for timely Department products.
Apply SME to inform decision-making and develop strategies and communication approaches.

Conoscenze

Interagency coordination

Policy analysis

Strategic communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Strumenti

G Suite

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Family :

Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required :

Up to 10%

Clearance Required :

Active Secret

What You Will Do :

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced Action Officer to support a public diplomacy office at the Department of State to strengthen cross-bureau coordination, interagency engagement, and policy support across national security and public diplomacy priorities. The ideal candidate brings prior experience within the Department of State, proven effectiveness navigating interagency processes, and subject matter expertise related to countering foreign malign influence. The Action Officer serves as a key integrator, coordinator, and advisor, responsible for driving cross-bureau efforts, maintaining awareness of priority issues, and ensuring timely, accurate execution of operational and policy tasks. This role supports senior leadership by orchestrating interagency engagement, synthesizing complex information, and advancing initiatives related to national security priorities, including issues involving countering foreign malign influence. Core Responsibilities may include but not limited to:

Interagency Coordination

Serve as a liaison between State Department bureaus, interagency partners, and the intelligence community.

Facilitate information exchange, synchronize operational activities, and ensure alignment on priority national security objectives.

Track emerging issues and coordinate rapid responses across interagency stakeholders.

Policy & Operational Support

Provide high-quality analytical and operational support to leadership, including briefings, talking points, readouts, and issue papers.

Support development and implementation of policies related to countering foreign malign influence and other national security threats.

Coordinate internal workflows, taskings, and clearance processes to ensure timely and accurate delivery of Department products.

Strategic Analysis & Subject Matter Expertise

Apply subject matter expertise (SME) related to countering foreign malign influence-its actors, mechanisms, and impacts-to inform Department decision-making.

Conduct structured research, distill large volumes of information, and generate actionable insights for both internal and external stakeholders.

Assist in developing strategies, frameworks, and communication approaches to counter foreign malign influence efforts.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain partnerships with relevant bureaus, offices, and external agencies.

Represent the Department in working groups, coordination meetings, and strategic discussions.

Ensure leadership is apprised of key developments, risks, and required follow-up actions.

Program & Task Management

Manage logistics and sequencing for meetings, deliverables, and special projects.

Track commitments, identify gaps, and ensure operational continuity across fast-moving priorities.

Produce well- organized, high-quality documentation and maintain effective knowledge-management practices.

What You Will Need :

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance. Once onboard with Guidehouse, new hire MUST be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "TOP SECRET" security clearance.

Bachelors Degree

FIVE (5) years' experience working in the Department of State.

Demonstrated experience with interagency processes and collaboration.

Demonstrated subject matter expertise related to countering foreign malign influence.

Ability to work on client site in Washington, DC 4-5 days/week

What Would Be Nice To Have :

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance

Ability to synthesize complex topics clearly and succinctly.

Ability to view problems from multiple angles and apply a variety of solutions to solving them

Ability to professionally represent Guidehouse when participating and leading client-facing discussions and meetings

Excellent attention to detail

Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills

Proficiency in the use of cloud-based and traditional word processing software, spreadsheets, presentations (e.g., G Suite, Microsoft, et al), databases and project management tools

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. 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.