Program Analyst

Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a Program Analyst to serve as a program-focused team member within a public diplomacy (PD) office at the Department of State. In this role, you will support and lead efforts to strengthen PD in a talent management-focused environment, including process management and improvement, knowledge management, meeting coordination, and data cleaning/visualization. We are seeking a self-starter who can quickly acclimate to the client’s environment, create strong relationships, learn new technology systems and tools, identify emerging needs, and support a specialized team that operates in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities may include: 

Process Management and Improvement: 

• Review current organizational business processes and identify areas for improvement and standardization.   
• Support and manage ad hoc tasks and support activities related to talent management workstreams.  

Data Support:  

• Clean datasets of various sizes and information types. Work with the team to develop and share data visualizations across the client enterprise.  
• Support response to quick-turn human resources and talent management taskers.  

Team Support and Coordination:  

• Create and maintain knowledge management processes across a variety of platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Google Drive, Asana).  
• Support meeting preparation, coordination, and execution, including agenda preparation, scheduling meetings, and note-taking/action item management.  

What You Will Need:

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.   
• Bachelor's degree 
• At least THREE (3) years of relevant experience, preferably supporting government agencies 
• Experience with business process improvement and standardization 

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• State Department experience (or other international agency)
• Experience supporting offices with human resources functions 
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills 
• Prior consulting experience 
• Experience using Tableau, Power BI, or similar data visualization tools 

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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