Action Officer

Job Family : Operational Effectiveness Travel Required : Up to 10% Clearance Required : Active Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do

• 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.

Core Responsibilities

• may include but not limited to: Interagency Coordination 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.
• Policy & Operational Support 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.
• Strategic Analysis & Subject Matter Expertise 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.
• Stakeholder Engagement 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.
• Program & Task Management 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.
• What You Will Need : An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.
• Bachelors Degree SIX (6) years of professional experience, including 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 5 days/week What Would Be Nice To Have : 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 The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00.

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.
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