Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking an Executive Assistant to support a client within the Department of State.  The candidate will be responsible for directly interfacing with and supporting two divisional directors. The Executive Assistant responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring actions are captured and followed up on; providing tactical support to implement ideas and actions

• Responding to inquiries on behalf of the client

• Drafting key correspondence, action memos, after action reports and other key documents

• Collaborating with client Leadership and Staff to determine and prioritize business strategies

• Working with client to deliver, monitor, and communicate progress towards goals

• Helping to manage the client’s schedule and planning and managing travel expenses

• Supporting the client in planning, coordinating, and leading meetings, and keeping contents of meetings focused

• Recording meeting minutes

The Executive Assistant will work as part of a cross functional team, support technical/management meetings and workshops with clients, and contribute to the project work plans.  

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance

• A Bachelor's degree

• FIVE (5) years of administrative support/executive assistant experience

• Ability to work onsite up to 5 days/week at client site(s) in the DMV

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TOP SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance

• Experience working with the Department of State and understanding of Department processes

• Excellent organizational and written communication skills; capability to clearly and succinctly define problems and outline solutions

• Strong attention to detail

The annual salary range for this position is $94,900.00-$142,300.00. 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 Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, 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.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.