OMA Program Administration Specialist
Apply Job ID 44159 Date posted 09/09/2026Job Family:
Program Analysis (PAN)
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
Support coordination of NIH reorganization activities by helping track timelines, action items, and deliverables
Assist with 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
Assist with 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 of Bachelor's Degree
TWO years of professional experience in consulting, strategy, organizational transformation, organizational development, process improvement, workforce strategy, change management, communications, data management or monitoring and evaluation.
Proficiency with MS Office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Must be local to the DC metro area and able commute to Bethesda, MD, when needed.
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:
NIH experience
Previous Consulting Experience
Creative problem-solving ability and a consultancy mindset
Ability to develop strong team and client relationships
Strong written/verbal skills to brief directors, draft memos/notices, and maintain clear project documentation and monthly activity summaries.
Experience with Microsoft Teams
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
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