Senior Specialist, Governance

Avid Core • Washington, DC

8d • $90,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Avid Core is seeking a Senior Specialist, Governance with strong program management and communications experience to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) governance and international operations. We’re looking for a detail-oriented professional passionate about improving how federal programs operate through structured governance frameworks, accountability tools, and stakeholder engagement.
The position offers hybrid work flexibility (3-4 days in office), working from a home location and client location with the expectation of attending meetings at the client site in Washington, D.C. as required.

Requirements

• 5+ years of program management or governance support experience supporting a Federal Agency
• Demonstrated experience developing governance documentation, templates, and operational reporting products
• Proficiency with the full Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint), with emphasis on SharePoint administration and dashboard development
• Exceptional editing and data analysis skills to ensure deliverables are accurate and error-free
• Experience with WebEx, Zoom, and other virtual meeting platforms
• Ability to obtain public trust security clearance
• Interested in working with law enforcement and border security agencies
• Able to manage multiple high-priority tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment
• Skilled at managing and following up on action items, identifying process gaps, and recommending solutions
• Highly organized, collaborative, and proactive

Nice To Haves

• CBP Public Trust Clearance or DoD Top Secret clearance preferred
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standardized reporting templates, agenda and notes templates, fact sheets, and 101 briefings to support CBP governance leadership bodies.
• Support governance-related communications, training, stakeholder engagement, and decision execution across CBP components
• Refine and maintain the ILC SharePoint as a centralized repository for governance-related documents and resources
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance workflows and collaboration across CBP components
• Develop and manage tools—such as dashboards and trackers—to monitor deliverables and action items for accountability and traceability
• Conduct regular assessments of resource impacts and adjust schedules or deliverables based on program needs
• Collect, synthesize, and report on lessons learned and stakeholder feedback to drive continuous improvement
• Coordinate between directorates and program teams to promote operational efficiency and adherence to agency best practices
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between divisions to ensure strategic goals and governance initiatives are met
• Contribute to the development of governance deliverables, including work plans, standard operating procedures, and meeting records
• Actively engage in problem-solving, risk identification, and mitigation as governance processes evolve
• Provides input and recommendations to develop, refine, and improve governance policies and processes in coordination with client leadership
• Supports senior leadership’s participation in governance forums, working groups, and interagency engagements
• Completes other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Vision, dental, and short-term and long-term disability
• 401K with employer match (after six months of employment)
• Federal and non-federal paid holidays
• Flexible paid time off
• Generous bonus program based on firm and individual performance
• An opportunity to learn and grow in an inclusive and supportive environment with a fun team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level