Program Administrative Specialist at Guidehouse in Bethesda, MD

Program Administrative Specialist Location: US - MD, Bethesda Job Family: Operations Management Travel Required: None Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust What You Will Do: Support coordination of NIH reorganization activities by helping track timelines, action items, and deliverables. Assistwith engaging stakeholders across National Institutes of Health (NIH) Institutes and Centers (ICs) by gathering input and supporting meeting preparation and follow-up. Help develop and update reorganization materials, including org charts, tracking logs, and basic documentation. Track multiple workstreams and provide status updates, highlighting any risks or delays to the team. Support updates to policies, procedures, and SOPs to reflect new organizational structures. Assistwith scheduling and coordinating meetings, workshops, and working sessions. Conduct basic research and analysis to support understanding of current-state operations and potential improvements. What You Will Need: Minimum ofBachelor's Degreein relevant field. One(1) + year of professional experience in any of the following; project management, stakeholder engagement, communication (written and verbal), records management, compliance, and privacy programs. Proficiencywith MS Office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Strong attention to details . Demonstrated ability to track and manage concurrent workstreams, competing deadlines, and cross-functional dependencies in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills to support stakeholder engagement,facilitateworking sessions, and clearly convey updates across diverse audiences. Must be able to travel to the client site in Bethesda, MD as needed. US Citizen and Green Card holders only. 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. What Would be Nice to Have: Demonstrated experience working with NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) and understanding of NIH governance, operations, and stakeholder landscape or other Health and Human Services (HHS) organization. Experience supporting organizational transformation efforts, including restructuring, centralization, or realignment initiatives, with awareness of policy, workforce, and process impacts. Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders, such as agency staff, central offices, and external partners, with the ability to collaborate across organizations to support alignment and decision-making The annual salary range for this position is $49,000.00-$81,000.00. 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 Parental Leave 401(k) Retirement Plan Group Term Life and Travel Assistance Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities Employee Referral Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Care.com annual membership Employee Assistance Program Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.) Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. 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