Security Assistance Coordinator

Guidehouse•Washington, DC

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking a Security Assistance Coordinator to support Department of State (DOS) security assistance programming. This role is suited for a proactive professional capable of managing complex portfolios, coordinating across agencies, and providing analytic, programmatic, and financial support for multi‑billion‑dollar security assistance accounts. Coordinators exercise broad portfolio responsibility and frequently serve as lead integrators across DOS, Department of War (DoW), and interagency stakeholders. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provide program analysis and coordinate both functional and regional portfolios for U.S. security assistance accounts. Develop program options and integrate inputs from multiple U.S. Government stakeholders to support policy decisions. Conduct strategic planning, program design, forecasting, and performance monitoring to inform senior‑level decision‑making. Draft and coordinate analytical reports, briefing materials, decision memoranda, congressional correspondence, standard operating procedures, and other communications. Provide subject‑matter information on Foreign Military Sales (FMS), arms transfers, foreign assistance processes, and related policies. Maintain awareness of foreign policy issues, relevant technological or industrial developments, and commodities associated with assigned portfolios. Coordinate with interagency partners, military organizations, and program offices to support execution of security‑assistance‑funded programs. Provide planning, administrative, and logistical support for interagency events, reviews, and synchronization meetings related to security sector assistance. Review, track, and coordinate documentation related to security assistance funding cases, budget execution, and congressional or leadership reporting. Draft and coordinate budget documents including allocations, allotments, apportionments, reclassifications, notifications, and spend plans. Compile and analyze multi‑year budget data to support planning, execution, and reporting for foreign assistance programs. Monitor and reconcile financial data from security cooperation systems and provide recurring updates on obligations, expenditures, and program milestones. Participate in program and financial management reviews, planning conferences, and security cooperation working groups. Manage daily activities related to security sector assistance, ensuring timely tracking of funding execution and program milestones. Review proposed U.S. security cooperation activities for alignment with foreign assistance objectives and to ensure they do not conflict with other programs. Support legislative and policy processes, including reviewing proposals, tracking changes in authorizing statutes, and preparing related materials. Conduct research, support senior‑leader engagements, and ensure program activities comply with governing authorities such as the Foreign Assistance Act and Arms Export Control Act.

Requirements

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.
Bachelor's degree n international relations, political science, economics, or a related field.
TWO (2) years of relevant experience in security assistance, foreign assistance program management, security cooperation, budget and financial management, interagency coordination, or related international affairs functions including TWO (2) years of experience working/coordinating with the DOS and/or DoW.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple ongoing processes.
Strong oral and written communication skills with experience presenting complex information.

Responsibilities

Provide program analysis and coordinate both functional and regional portfolios for U.S. security assistance accounts.
Develop program options and integrate inputs from multiple U.S. Government stakeholders to support policy decisions.
Conduct strategic planning, program design, forecasting, and performance monitoring to inform senior‑level decision‑making.
Draft and coordinate analytical reports, briefing materials, decision memoranda, congressional correspondence, standard operating procedures, and other communications.
Provide subject‑matter information on Foreign Military Sales (FMS), arms transfers, foreign assistance processes, and related policies.
Maintain awareness of foreign policy issues, relevant technological or industrial developments, and commodities associated with assigned portfolios.
Coordinate with interagency partners, military organizations, and program offices to support execution of security‑assistance‑funded programs.
Provide planning, administrative, and logistical support for interagency events, reviews, and synchronization meetings related to security sector assistance.
Review, track, and coordinate documentation related to security assistance funding cases, budget execution, and congressional or leadership reporting.
Draft and coordinate budget documents including allocations, allotments, apportionments, reclassifications, notifications, and spend plans.
Compile and analyze multi‑year budget data to support planning, execution, and reporting for foreign assistance programs.
Monitor and reconcile financial data from security cooperation systems and provide recurring updates on obligations, expenditures, and program milestones.
Participate in program and financial management reviews, planning conferences, and security cooperation working groups.
Manage daily activities related to security sector assistance, ensuring timely tracking of funding execution and program milestones.
Review proposed U.S. security cooperation activities for alignment with foreign assistance objectives and to ensure they do not conflict with other programs.
Support legislative and policy processes, including reviewing proposals, tracking changes in authorizing statutes, and preparing related materials.
Conduct research, support senior‑leader engagements, and ensure program activities comply with governing authorities such as the Foreign Assistance Act and Arms Export Control Act.

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