Records Management Consultant

Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

The Records Management Consultant will provide comprehensive Records Management support for the Cybersecurity Division (CSD), serving as the primary liaison between CSD, Records Custodians, Records Liaison Officers (RLOs), and the CISA Records and Information Management (RIM) Office. The consultant will coordinate and oversee the annual Records Inventory process, ensuring compliance with DHS, CISA, and NARA requirements. Responsibilities include guiding Records Custodians in the identification, documentation, and maintenance of record series; coordinating file plan reviews and updates; validating records metadata and disposition information; monitoring inventory milestones and deadlines; and ensuring the timely submission of all required records management deliverables.

The consultant will support effective records governance through training, stakeholder engagement, compliance monitoring, and reporting. Responsibilities include developing and delivering records management training, maintaining centralized repositories for inventories and file plans, tracking compliance metrics, identifying and mitigating records management risks, and preparing reports, briefings, and presentations for CSD leadership. The consultant will provide ongoing guidance on records management requirements, support the resolution of records-related issues, and recommend process improvements that strengthen CSD's records management program and support organizational priorities and mission objectives.

What You Will Need:

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree
• THREE (3) or more years of experience supporting Records Management, Information Governance, Business Operations, or a program management. Experience should include:
  • Knowledge of records lifecycle management, file plans, records inventories, records scheduling, disposition authorities, and records retention policies.
  • Coordinating with multiple stakeholders and serving as a liaison between business units, leadership, and governance organizations.
  • Implementing and maintaining records management programs in compliance with DHS, CISA, NARA, or other federal records management requirements.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment in the DC area.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Professional certification in Records and Information Management, Information Governance, Project Management, or a related discipline (e.g., CRM, IGP, PMP).
• Experience developing dashboards, metrics, and compliance reporting.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide compliance, governance, or business process improvement initiatives.
• Experience facilitating stakeholder working groups, training programs, or change management efforts across large organizations.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity programs and concepts.
• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) experience a plus.
  

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. 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.

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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