Security Assistance Coordinator

Guidehouse

. Support security assistance programming and portfolio management within the federal government .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $98,000 - $163,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in security assistance programming and portfolio management, with strong capabilities in budget management and fiscal processes for foreign assistance programs. Proficient in drafting analytical reports and coordinating stakeholder communications while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Secret Security ClearanceBudget Management for Foreign Assistance ProgramsStakeholder CoordinationAnalytical Report DraftingClient-Facing Communication

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Hard Skills

Security Assistance ProgrammingBudget AnalysisProgram EvaluationPolicy AnalysisFinancial PlanningData CompilationProgram ManagementReport WritingDecision Memoranda DraftingCongressional Communication

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationProfessional Representation

Certifications & Qualifications

Federal or DoD Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Foreign AssistanceFederal GovernmentPolicy-MakingStakeholder EngagementProgram Execution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support security assistance programming and portfolio management within the federal government
Provide coordination between Department and Office senior leaders
Lead cross-functional coordination with agency leaders on the formulation and justification of foreign assistance budget
Analyze, evaluate, and provide recommendations on programmatic outcomes, rationales, and exceptions for foreign assistance funding
Perform analyses to support policy-making officials
Lead stakeholder coordination around key policy issues and ensure implementation of decisions
Draft and coordinate analytical reports, briefing materials, decision and information memoranda, congressional letters, and other communications
Compile and analyze program budget data for tracking program execution and financial planning
Respond to Department and Congressional reports, questions regarding CNs, other inquiries, and requirements
Support program and financial management reviews
Compile responses and reports to requests for information

Requirements

What you’ll need

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
Once onboard with Guidehouse, new hire MUST be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "TOP SECRET" security clearance
Bachelor's degree
THREE (3) years with U.S. security assistance programs; a Master's degree may be used in lieu of TWO (2) years' of security assistance experience
Ability to work on client site in Washington, DC 4-5 days/week
Demonstrated experience managing budget and fiscal processes for foreign assistance programs
Ability to professionally represent Guidehouse when participating and leading client-facing discussions and meetings
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills
Experience providing timely narrative and data-driven responses to requests for information or reporting requests

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Flexible benefits package
Reasonable accommodation for applicants who require it