Security Assistance Coordinator

Job Family :
Operational Effectiveness Consulting
Travel Required :
None
Clearance Required :
Active Secret

What You Will Do :

The Security Assistance Coordinator will support security assistance programming and portfolio management within the federal government while providing coordination between Department and Office senior leaders.

Responsibilities will include:

- Lead cross-functional coordination with agency leaders on the formulation and justification of foreign assistance budget

- Analyze, evaluate, and provide recommendation on programmatic outcomes, rationales, and exceptions for foreign assistance funding

- Perform various analyses to support policy-making officials, lead stakeholder coordination around key policy issues, and ensure implementation of their decisions.

- Draft and coordinate, as necessary, a variety of documents such as analytical reports; briefing materials, decision, and information memoranda; congressional letters; and other communications on matters relating to the area(s) of assignment.

- Assist in compiling and analyzing program budget data to assist in tracking program execution, financial planning, analysis, and responding to Department and Congressional reports, questions regarding CNs, other inquiries and requirements.

- Provide support for program and financial management reviews and compile responses and reports to requests for information.

What You Will Need :

- An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance. Once onboard with Guidehouse, new hire MUST be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "TOP SECRET" security clearance.

- Bachelor's degree

- THREE (3) years with U.S. security assistance programs; a Master's degree may be used in lieu of TWO (2) years' of security assistance experience

- Ability to work on client site in Washington, DC 4-5 days/week

What Would Be Nice To Have :

- Demonstrated experience managing budget and fiscal processes for foreign assistance programs

- Ability to professionally represent Guidehouse when participating and leading client-facing discussions and meetings

- Excellent attention to detail

- Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills

- Experience providing timely narrative and data-driven responses to requests for information or reporting requests.

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

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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