Policy & Program Support Lead — Secret Clearance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays & Sick Time

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance & Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Development & Certifications

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Program Support Specialist to assist a client with statutory requirements related to conflict prevention and stabilization initiatives. You will join a team providing program management, strategic advisory support, and stakeholder coordination to ensure compliance and effective implementation.

The role requires an active SECRET clearance, a Bachelor's degree, and at least five years of experience with DoS/USAID/War departments, including foreign assistance.

Qualifications

• Active and maintained SECRET clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Five years of experience with U.S. Department of State, USAID, and/or Department of War, including three years with foreign assistance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting department policy notes, action memos, briefing materials, and reports.
• Provide analytical, drafting, and coordination support for statutory reporting requirements.
• Provide technical expertise to client leadership on implementation and processes.
• Prepare and train on updated guidance for conflict and stabilization programming and related requirements.
• Support analysis of implementation efforts and help refine processes and oversight structures.
• Manage agency discussions by coordinating information flows and reconciling divergent views.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and learning efforts, including indicators and action plans.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a Program Support Specialist to assist a client with statutory requirements related to conflict prevention and stabilization initiatives. You will join a team providing program management, strategic advisory support, and stakeholder coordination to ensure compliance and effective implementation.

The role requires an active SECRET clearance, a Bachelor's degree, and at least five years of experience with DoS/USAID/War departments, including foreign assistance.