Program Support Specialist

Guidehouse Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia, WA); Presencial; USD 98.000 - 163.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays & Sick Time

Bonus eligibility

Descripción de la vacante

Guidehouse Inc. seeks a senior professional to support operational effectiveness consulting for U.S. government programs.

You will draft policy notes, memos, and briefing materials, and provide analytical support to meet statutory reporting requirements such as spend plans and performance updates. The role requires an active SECRET clearance, a Bachelor's degree, and 5 years of related experience with DoS/USAID/DoW (3 years in foreign assistance).

Formación

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET clearance
• Bachelor's degree required
• 5 years of experience with DoS/USAID/DoW including 3 years with foreign assistance (grants/contracts/oversight/evaluation)

Responsabilidades

• Assist with drafting policy notes, memos, briefing materials, and reports
• Support statutory reporting requirements (reports, spend plans, performance updates)
• Provide technical expertise to client leadership on implementation and processes
• Train on updated conflict/stabilization guidance and associated requirements
• Support analysis of implementation efforts and strengthen oversight structures
• Coordinate information flows and deconflict divergent points of view in discussions
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and learning efforts, identify indicators, and aid action plan development
• Other tasks as assigned

Conocimientos

Policy analysis

Program management

Monitoring & evaluation

Interagency coordination

Written reports

Congressional reporting

Foreign policy

Communication

Organization

Technology skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

Job Family: Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required: Up to 10%

Clearance Required: Active Secret

What You Will Do

• 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.

• 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

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.

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] . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail] . Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.

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