Department of State Business Liaison

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Sick Time

Holidays

Bonus Eligibility

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning Opportunities

Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Community Outreach

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an EI IT project support professional in Tysons, VA. The role focuses on planning and executing IT projects using COTS tools and custom applications, and producing essential project documentation.

You will also help maintain the EI master portfolio database and act as a liaison between the EI front office and technical program offices, supporting federal initiatives and secure operations.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of overall work experience
• Experience leading or supporting projects in the Federal sector
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Able to take initiative, manage own workload, and assume responsibility for tasks
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and innovative thinking
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn and apply, team player
• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance
• US Citizenship is required

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of EI IT projects including COTS tools and custom applications
• Develop project documentation such as charters, business & technical requirements, communications plans, test plans and scripts
• Develop and maintain the EI master portfolio database
• Serve as liaison between the EI front office and the technical program offices

Skills

Project leadership

Federal sector experience

Written communication

Initiative & workload management

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Scheduling tools

Job description

Job Family: Technology Consulting

Travel Required: Up to 10% | Clearance Required: Active Secret

What You Will Do:

Support the planning and execution of EI IT projects including both COTS tools and custom applications. This position will support the development of project documentation (project charters, business & technical requirements), communications plans, test plans and scripts, and other documentation as required. This position will also support the development and maintenance of the EI master portfolio database. This position will also act as the liaison between the EI front office and the technical program offices.

What You Will Need:

• Minimum of THREE (3)+ years of overall work experience
• Experience leading or supporting projects in the Federal sector
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Able to take initiative, manage own workload, and assume responsibility for tasks
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and innovative thinking
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn and apply, team player
• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
• US Citizenship is required

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Experience managing network design, engineering, and security projects
• Familiarity with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Experience with Cloud Services in the Federal sector (Google Apps, Amazon Web Services, etc.)
• Experience with MS Project or other scheduling tools
• ITIL Certification
• Experience implementing & utilizing Agile development
• Familiarity with State Department and the Managing State Projects (MSP) project cycle

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:

• 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

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.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail].

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. guidehouse.com