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What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Consultant to support our client with its statutory requirements related to managing a conflict prevention and stabilization initiative and associated strategy. The senior consultant will be a part of a team focused on providing program management, strategic advisory support, and stakeholder coordination and will:

• Assist with drafting department policy notes, action memos, briefing materials, and reports;
• Provide analytical, drafting, and coordination support to meet Department specific and statutory reporting requirements such as reports, spend plans, and performance updates;
• Provide technical expertise to client leadership on implementation and processes;
• Prepare and provide training on the updated guidance for conflict and stabilization programming, the associated strategy, and related statutory requirements;
• Support analysis of implementation efforts, helping the client refine processes, update guidance, and strengthen oversight structures;
• Manage agency or organization discussions by coordinating flows of information, and deconflicting divergent points of view, as needed;
• Support and coordinate with client's monitoring, evaluation, and learning efforts, including identifying indicators, compiling evidence, and aiding development of action plans;
• Other tasks as assigned.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• FIVE (5) years of experience working with U.S. Department of State, USAID, and/or Department of War including THREE (3) years with foreign assistance (to include any relevant FA related work: program management, grants or contract work, project oversight and evaluation, or tracking of project data, etc.)

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Background in policy analysis, program management, monitoring & evaluation, and/or interagency coordination
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and technology skills
• 3+ years' experience providing specialized written work products for congressional reports, contract deliverables, regulatory requirements, etc
• Familiarity with Congressional reporting (e.g., spend plans, notifications, inquiries, briefings)
• Experience with overseeing peacebuilding, stabilization initiatives, and/or conflict prevention programming
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to assess priorities and manage daily coordination of details with minimal supervision
• Foreign policy experience on thematic or regional issues (conflict prevention, DRG, security assistance, etc.)

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.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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