Security Assistance Coordinator

Guidehouse•Arlington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Assistance Coordinator will support security assistance programming and portfolio management within the federal government and coordinate with Department and Office senior leaders. The role involves foreign assistance budget development and justification, program and funding analysis, policy coordination, program execution tracking, and preparation of reports and communications. The position requires working at the client site in Washington, DC, four to five days per week.

Requirements

Active and maintained Secret Federal or DoD security clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Top Secret security clearance after joining Guidehouse.
Bachelor's degree.
Three years of experience with U.S. security assistance programs; a master's degree may be used in lieu of two years of security assistance experience.
Ability to work at the client site in Washington, DC, four to five days per week.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience managing budget and fiscal processes for foreign assistance programs.
Ability to professionally represent Guidehouse in client-facing discussions and meetings, including leading them.
Excellent attention to detail.
Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
Experience providing timely narrative and data-driven responses to information or reporting requests.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional coordination with agency leaders on the formulation and justification of foreign assistance budgets.
Analyze and evaluate programmatic outcomes, rationales, and exceptions for foreign assistance funding, and provide recommendations.
Conduct analyses supporting policymaking officials, coordinate stakeholders on key policy issues, and help ensure implementation of decisions.
Draft and coordinate analytical reports, briefing materials, decision and information memoranda, congressional letters, and other communications related to assigned areas.
Compile and analyze program budget data to track program execution and support financial planning and analysis.
Respond to Department and Congressional reports, questions regarding CNs, and other inquiries and requirements.
Support program and financial management reviews.
Compile responses and reports to requests for information.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
Personal and family sick time and company-paid holidays.
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.
Parental leave and adoption assistance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Basic life and supplemental life insurance.
Health Savings Account and dental, vision, and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Student Loan PayDown.
Tuition reimbursement, personal development, and learning opportunities.
Skills development and certifications.
Employee referral program.
Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach.
Emergency back-up childcare program.
Mobility stipend.
Flexible benefits package.