Interagency Action Officer — Public Diplomacy & Security

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks an experienced Action Officer to support a public diplomacy office at the Department of State in Washington, DC. You will coordinate cross‑bureau efforts, synthesize information, and advise leadership on national security priorities, including countering foreign malign influence.

The role requires an active SECRET clearance, a Bachelor's degree, and 5 years’ DoS experience, with on-site work 4–5 days/week. Travel up to 10% and strong interagency collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years’ DoS experience or equivalent interagency work experience.
• Subject matter expertise in countering foreign malign influence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interagency engagement and cross-bureau efforts.
• Provide analytical support: briefings, readouts, issue papers.
• Track priority issues and ensure timely delivery of Department products.
• Develop strategies and frameworks to counter foreign malign influence.

Skills

Interagency coordination

Policy analysis

Briefings & talking points

Synthesis of complex information

Client-site collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Federal interagency processes

Job description

Guidehouse seeks an experienced Action Officer to support a public diplomacy office at the Department of State in Washington, DC. You will coordinate cross‑bureau efforts, synthesize information, and advise leadership on national security priorities, including countering foreign malign influence.

The role requires an active SECRET clearance, a Bachelor's degree, and 5 years’ DoS experience, with on-site work 4–5 days/week. Travel up to 10% and strong interagency collaboration are expected.