Special Projects Assistant Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

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What You Will Do:

To accomplish its mission, our client requires senior‑level analytical, legal program support, and project management services requiring independent judgment, specialized knowledge of DOJ grant programs and legal authorities, and the ability to plan, execute, and evaluate complex assignments with minimal oversight. In this role, Team GH will assist the Office of General Counsel in deliverables associated with the grant making lifecycle specifically providing advanced analytical, legal support, and program management functions that enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the clients' legal operations and compliance with applicable legal requirements, to include:

• FOIA Program Management and Legal Analysis

• FOIA Systems Design, File Management, and Tracking

• E Discovery and Technical Search Expertise

• Project Management and Analytical Support

What You Will Need:

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoJ "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.

• ​Bachelor's degree

• THREE (3) or more years’ relevant consulting, paralegal, and/or related experience in the Federal Government including knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), DOJ grant program statutes and policies, federal ethics requirements, litigation related processes, and DOJ information management systems.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience supporting Federal grants management processes and procedures

• Highly proficient in (preferred previous professional use of) Microsoft suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel) and Adobe Acrobat

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Excellent Documentation Skills

• Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills

• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines

• Extremely detail-oriented

• Ability to work independently and with others, including strong relationship-building skills

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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