Action Officer
About The Position
Guidehouse is seeking an experienced Action Officer to support a public diplomacy office at the Department of State to strengthen cross‑bureau coordination, interagency engagement, and policy support across national security and public diplomacy priorities. The ideal candidate brings prior experience within the Department of State, proven effectiveness navigating interagency processes, and subject matter expertise related to countering foreign malign influence. The Action Officer serves as a key integrator, coordinator, and advisor, responsible for driving cross‑bureau efforts, maintaining awareness of priority issues, and ensuring timely, accurate execution of operational and policy tasks. This role supports senior leadership by orchestrating interagency engagement, synthesizing complex information, and advancing initiatives related to national security priorities, including issues involving countering foreign malign influence.
Requirements
- 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.
- Bachelors Degree
- FIVE (5) years’ experience working in the Department of State.
- Demonstrated experience with interagency processes and collaboration.
- Demonstrated subject matter expertise related to countering foreign malign influence.
- Ability to work on client site in Washington, DC 4-5 days/week
Nice To Haves
- An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
- Ability to synthesize complex topics clearly and succinctly.
- Ability to view problems from multiple angles and apply a variety of solutions to solving them
- 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
- Proficiency in the use of cloud-based and traditional word processing software, spreadsheets, presentations (e.g., G Suite, Microsoft, et al), databases and project management tools
Responsibilities
- Serve as a liaison between State Department bureaus, interagency partners, and the intelligence community.
- Facilitate information exchange, synchronize operational activities, and ensure alignment on priority national security objectives.
- Track emerging issues and coordinate rapid responses across interagency stakeholders.
- Provide high‑quality analytical and operational support to leadership, including briefings, talking points, readouts, and issue papers.
- Support development and implementation of policies related to countering foreign malign influence and other national security threats.
- Coordinate internal workflows, taskings, and clearance processes to ensure timely and accurate delivery of Department products.
- Apply subject matter expertise (SME) related to countering foreign malign influence—its actors, mechanisms, and impacts—to inform Department decision‑making.
- Conduct structured research, distill large volumes of information, and generate actionable insights for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist in developing strategies, frameworks, and communication approaches to counter foreign malign influence efforts.
- Build and maintain partnerships with relevant bureaus, offices, and external agencies.
- Represent the Department in working groups, coordination meetings, and strategic discussions.
- Ensure leadership is apprised of key developments, risks, and required follow‑up actions.
- Manage logistics and sequencing for meetings, deliverables, and special projects.
- Track commitments, identify gaps, and ensure operational continuity across fast‑moving priorities.
- Produce well‑organized, high‑quality documentation and maintain effective knowledge‑management practices.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
