Program Support Specialist

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 98.000 - 163.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays & Sick Time

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance & Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Development & Certifications

Mobility Stipend

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

## Program Support SpecialistApply: US - DC, Washington: US - VA, Arlington: Full time: Posted Today: 45896**Job Family:**Operational Effectiveness Consulting**Travel Required:**Up to 10%**Clearance Required:**Active Secret**What You Will Do:** Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Consultant to support our client with its statutory requirements related to managing a conflict prevention and stabilization initiative and associated strategy. The senior consultant will be a part of a team focused on providing program management, strategic advisory support, and stakeholder coordination and will: * Assist with drafting department policy notes, action memos, briefing materials, and reports;* Provide analytical, drafting, and coordination support to meet Department specific and statutory reporting requirements such as reports, spend plans, and performance updates;* Provide technical expertise to client leadership on implementation and processes;* Prepare and provide training on the updated guidance for conflict and stabilization programming, the associated strategy, and related statutory requirements;* Support analysis of implementation efforts, helping the client refine processes, update guidance, and strengthen oversight structures;* Manage agency or organization discussions by coordinating flows of information, and deconflicting divergent points of view, as needed;* Support and coordinate with client's monitoring, evaluation, and learning efforts, including identifying indicators, compiling evidence, and aiding development of action plans;* Other tasks as assigned.**What You Will Need:** * An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED \"SECRET\" Federal or DoD security clearance* Bachelor's degree* FIVE (5) years of experience working with U.S. Department of State, USAID, and/or Department of War including THREE (3) years with foreign assistance (to include any relevant FA related work: program management, grants or contract work, project oversight and evaluation, or tracking of project data, etc.) **What Would Be Nice To Have:** * Background in policy analysis, program management, monitoring & evaluation, and/or interagency coordination* Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and technology skills* 3+ years' experience providing specialized written work products for congressional reports, contract deliverables, regulatory requirements, etc* Familiarity with Congressional reporting (e.g., spend plans, notifications, inquiries, briefings)* Experience with overseeing peacebuilding, stabilization initiatives, and/or conflict prevention programming* Demonstrated ability to work independently to assess priorities and manage daily coordination of details with minimal supervision* Foreign policy experience on thematic or regional issues (conflict prevention, DRG, security assistance, etc.) 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:**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* 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