Action Officer

Dovel Technologies, Inc; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Sick Time & Holidays

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced Action Officer to support a public diplomacy office at the Department of State, coordinating cross‑bureau efforts and interagency engagement to advance national security priorities. The role requires SME on countering foreign malign influence and strong ability to deliver timely, accurate policy tasks.

The position will provide high‑quality briefings, readouts, and issue papers, while managing workflows and clearance processes to ensure timely delivery of

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET clearance required
• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years DoS experience
• Experience with interagency processes and collaboration
• Subject matter expertise countering foreign malign influence
• Ability to work on client site in Washington, DC 4-5 days/week

Responsibilities

• Interagency coordination between State Department bureaus, interagency partners, and intelligence community.
• Provide analytical and operational support including briefings, talking points, readouts, and issue papers.
• Apply SME to counter foreign malign influence to inform decision-making and strategy development.
• Engage stakeholders across bureaus and external agencies; represent the Department in working groups.
• Manage meetings, deliverables, and project tasks; ensure documentation and knowledge management.

Skills

Interagency coordination

Analytical thinking

Policy & briefing support

Stakeholder engagement

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

5+ years DoS experience

Tools

G Suite / Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Compensation and Salary

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

• 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

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.

Guidehouse is a global AI‑led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.

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