OMA Program Administration Specialist

Guidehouse; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Transit Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a program analyst to support NIH reorganization efforts in the DC metro area, with a focus on coordinating timelines, action items, and deliverables. The role involves engaging NIH ICs, preparing meeting materials, and updating organizational charts and tracking logs.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, at least two years of related consulting or transformation experience, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of professional experience in consulting, strategy, organizational transformation, or related fields.
• Proficiency with MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate NIH reorganization activities by tracking timelines, action items, and deliverables.
• Engage with NIH ICs by gathering input and supporting meeting prep and follow-up.
• Develop and update reorganization materials, including org charts and logs.
• Track multiple workstreams and provide status updates, flag risks or delays.
• Update policies, procedures, and SOPs to reflect new structures.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, workshops, and working sessions.
• Conduct basic research and analysis on current-state operations and improvements.

Skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Family :

Program Analysis (PAN)

Travel Required :

None

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

• Support coordination of NIH reorganization activities by helping track timelines, action items, and deliverables
• Assist with engaging stakeholders across National Institutes of Health (NIH) Institutes and Centers (ICs) by gathering input and supporting meeting preparation and follow-up
• Help develop and update reorganization materials, including org charts, tracking logs, and basic documentation
• Track multiple workstreams and provide status updates, highlighting any risks or delays to the team
• Support updates to policies, procedures, and SOPs to reflect new organizational structures
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating meetings, workshops, and working sessions
• Conduct basic research and analysis to support understanding of current-state operations and potential improvements

What You Will Need:

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree
• TWO years of professional experience in consulting, strategy, organizational transformation, organizational development, process improvement, workforce strategy, change management, communications, data management or monitoring and evaluation.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Must be local to the DC metro area and able commute to Bethesda, MD, when needed.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their public trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred

What Would be Nice to Have:

• NIH experience
• Previous Consulting Experience
• Creative problem-solving ability and a consultancy mindset
• Ability to develop strong team and client relationships
• Strong written/verbal skills to brief directors, draft memos/notices, and maintain clear project documentation and monthly activity summaries.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams

The annual salary range for this position is $65,900.00-$98,900.00. 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.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

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.

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Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.