Front Office Action Officer
Apply Job ID 36506 Date posted 02/17/2026Job Family:
Program Management (PRO)
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
A Front Office Action Officer will provide onsite operational and project management support for our Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) client. They will work in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment supporting and tracking office and agency actions and deliverables, as well as managing program development processes, scheduling meetings and managing leadership calendars, and maintain overall office timelines. Tasks also include providing briefing development support for office leadership in collaboration with the technical subject matter experts, internal and external engagement coordination and support, documentation review, and engagement with support services across multiple technical and administrative stakeholders.
The Action Officer will work as a part of a multi-discipline team made up of technical subject matter experts, program and financial analysts, contract administrators, government partners, and government project managers supporting the advancement of the current state of the art in a wide range of technology areas.
What You Will Need:
- An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED “TOP SECRET” Federal or DoD security clearance
- Bachelor’s Degree
- THREE (3) or more years of experience in project / program support, task coordination, action coordination, administrative operations
- TWO (2) or more years of experience supporting a U.S. Government client
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- ACTIVE “TS/SCI” Federal or DoD security clearance
- Prior Front Office support experience, particularly in a DoD or federally funded R&D environment
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Prior experience providing briefing coordination and support
- Prior experience in an Action Officer role
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
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
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