Records Management Consultant

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Sick Time & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Records Management Consultant in the US-VA Arlington area to provide comprehensive Records Management support for the Cybersecurity Division. You will coordinate annual inventories, guide custodians, validate metadata, and deliver governance training while ensuring compliance with DHS, CISA, and NARA requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of related experience, with ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of records management, information governance, business operations, or program management experience.
• Knowledge of records lifecycle management, file plans, inventories, scheduling, disposition authorities, and retention policies.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and operate as liaison between units and governance bodies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the annual Records Inventory process to ensure DHS, CISA and NARA compliance.
• Guide Records Custodians in identifying, documenting, and maintaining record series and file plans.
• Review and update file plans; validate metadata and disposition information.
• Monitor inventory milestones and ensure timely submission of all records management deliverables.
• Provide training and dashboards to track compliance and report to CSD leadership.

Skills

Records management

Information governance

Business operations

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

## Records Management ConsultantApply: US - VA, Arlington: Full time: Posted Today: 46422**Job Family:**Operational Effectiveness Consulting**Travel Required:**Up to 10%**Clearance Required:**Ability to Obtain Public Trust**What You Will Do:**The Records Management Consultant will provide comprehensive Records Management support for the Cybersecurity Division (CSD), serving as the primary liaison between CSD, Records Custodians, Records Liaison Officers (RLOs), and the CISA Records and Information Management (RIM) Office. The consultant will coordinate and oversee the annual Records Inventory process, ensuring compliance with DHS, CISA, and NARA requirements. Responsibilities include guiding Records Custodians in the identification, documentation, and maintenance of record series; coordinating file plan reviews and updates; validating records metadata and disposition information; monitoring inventory milestones and deadlines; and ensuring the timely submission of all required records management deliverables.The consultant will support effective records governance through training, stakeholder engagement, compliance monitoring, and reporting. Responsibilities include developing and delivering records management training, maintaining centralized repositories for inventories and file plans, tracking compliance metrics, identifying and mitigating records management risks, and preparing reports, briefings, and presentations for CSD leadership. The consultant will provide ongoing guidance on records management requirements, support the resolution of records-related issues, and recommend process improvements that strengthen CSD's records management program and support organizational priorities and mission objectives.**What You Will Need:*** 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.* Bachelor’s degree* THREE (3) or more years of experience supporting Records Management, Information Governance, Business Operations, or a program management. Experience should include: + Knowledge of records lifecycle management, file plans, records inventories, records scheduling, disposition authorities, and records retention policies. + Coordinating with multiple stakeholders and serving as a liaison between business units, leadership, and governance organizations. + Implementing and maintaining records management programs in compliance with DHS, CISA, NARA, or other federal records management requirements.* Ability to work in a hybrid environment in the DC area.**What Would Be Nice To Have:*** Professional certification in Records and Information Management, Information Governance, Project Management, or a related discipline (e.g., CRM, IGP, PMP).* Experience developing dashboards, metrics, and compliance reporting.* Experience leading enterprise-wide compliance, governance, or business process improvement initiatives.* Experience facilitating stakeholder working groups, training programs, or change management efforts across large organizations.* Knowledge of cybersecurity programs and concepts.* Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) experience a plus.The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. 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**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. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.*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.*