Department of State Business Liaison

Location: US - VA, McLean

Job Family

Technology Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Active Secret

What You Will Do

Support the planning and execution of EI IT projects including both COTS tools and custom applications. This position will support the development of project documentation (project charters, business & technical requirements), communications plans, test plans and scripts, and other documentation as required. This position will also support the development and maintenance of the EI master portfolio database. This position will also act as the liaison between the EI front office and the technical program offices.

What You Will Need

• Minimum of THREE (3)+ years of overall work experience
• Experience leading or supporting projects in the Federal sector
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Able to take initiative, manage own workload, and assume responsibility for tasks
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and innovative thinking
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn and apply, team player
• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
• US Citizenship is required

What Would Be Nice To Have

Bachelors degree from an accredited university

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

• Experience managing network design, engineering, and security projects
• Familiarity with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Experience with Cloud Services in the Federal sector (Google Apps, Amazon Web Services, etc.)
• Experience with MS Project or other scheduling tools

ITIL Certification

Experience implementing & utilizing Agile development

Familiarity with State Department and the Managing State Projects (MSP) project cycle

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.

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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Additional Locations: US - DC, Washington