Job Description

Do you view challenges as opportunities Do you have experience supporting governance and international operations within a federal agency environment

Avid Core is seeking a Senior Specialist Governance with strong program management and communications experience to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) governance and international operations. Were looking for a detail-oriented professional passionate about improving how federal programs operate through structured governance frameworks accountability tools and stakeholder engagement.

The position offers hybrid work flexibility (3-4 days in office) working from a home location and client location with the expectation of attending meetings at the client site in Washington D.C. as required.

To Apply:

Submit resumes and cover letters through this posting. Resumes and cover letters will be accepted until April 30 2026.

Salary Range: $90000$125000 based on experience and qualifications.

Overall Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain standardized reporting templates agenda and notes templates fact sheets and 101 briefings to support CBP governance leadership bodies.
• Support governance-related communications training stakeholder engagement and decision execution across CBP components
• Refine and maintain the ILC SharePoint as a centralized repository for governance-related documents and resources
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance workflows and collaboration across CBP components
• Develop and manage toolssuch as dashboards and trackersto monitor deliverables and action items for accountability and traceability
• Conduct regular assessments of resource impacts and adjust schedules or deliverables based on program needs
• Collect synthesize and report on lessons learned and stakeholder feedback to drive continuous improvement
• Coordinate between directorates and program teams to promote operational efficiency and adherence to agency best practices
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between divisions to ensure strategic goals and governance initiatives are met
• Contribute to the development of governance deliverables including work plans standard operating procedures and meeting records
• Actively engage in problem-solving risk identification and mitigation as governance processes evolve
• Provides input and recommendations to develop refine and improve governance policies and processes in coordination with client leadership
• Supports senior leaderships participation in governance forums working groups and interagency engagements
• Completes other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills:

• 5 years of program management or governance support experience supporting a Federal Agency
• CBP Public Trust Clearance or DoD Top Secret clearance preferred
• Demonstrated experience developing governance documentation templates and operational reporting products
• Proficiency with the full Microsoft suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Teams and SharePoint) with emphasis on SharePoint administration and dashboard development
• Exceptional editing and data analysis skills to ensure deliverables are accurate and error-free
• Experience with WebEx Zoom and other virtual meeting platforms
• Ability to obtain public trust security clearance

Were looking for someone who is:

• Interested in working with law enforcement and border security agencies
• Able to manage multiple high-priority tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment
• Skilled at managing and following up on action items identifying process gaps and recommending solutions
• Highly organized collaborative and proactive

Education:

• Bachelors degree preferably in public administration political science business or a related field; Masters Degree preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Vision dental and short-term and long-term disability
• 401K with employer match (after six months of employment)
• Federal and non-federal paid holidays
• Flexible paid time off
• Generous bonus program based on firm and individual performance
• An opportunity to learn and grow in an inclusive and supportive environment with a fun team

Location:

The position is based in Washington D.C. Candidates may be expected to work a hybrid schedule with time both on-site and remote depending on client requirements.

Candidates will be provided with a computer; however they must have a steady internet connection and a phone.

Accommodation:

Avid Core is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment we provide reasonable accommodation as needed. Contact to request an accommodation to participate in the job application and/or interview process.

Avid Core is an award-winning small woman-owned business headquartered in Northern Virginia with employees throughout the Washington D.C. metro area. We provide effective professional services and communications support to public and private sector clients.

Avid Core is an equal-opportunity employer and operates a drug-free workplace.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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