Business Analyst

Guidehouse Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Business Analyst to support strategic and acquisition efforts within government programs. You will provide essential technical and administrative support to execute acquisition tasks, coordinate mission execution tracking, and deliver high-quality documentation and communications.

The role requires an active Secret clearance and a bachelor’s degree, with 5+ years in defense/federal environments. Strong analytical and writing skills are essential for executive briefings.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE SECRET clearance (must be maintained)
• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience in strategic planning, program milestone tracking, and acquisition documentation within defense or federal frameworks.
• CBAP or equivalent business analysis certification.
• Experience preparing, updating, maintaining, and organizing mission execution documentation such as strategic plans and performance briefs.
• Experience collecting, organizing, and maintaining information that supports alignment among mission statements, goals, objectives, implementation activities, and performance measures.
• Experience providing technical and administrative support for acquisition program activities, including documentation, requirements and risk reviews, analysis of alternatives, and feasibility and execution assessments.
• Experience preparing, maintaining, and updating technical documentation, communication products, and resource documentation to defined timelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic and acquisition support activities and provide technical/administrative support for DoD/federal tasks.
• Coordinate mission execution tracking and compile acquisition program metrics.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality acquisition documentation and communication products.
• Support acquisition program activities, including requirements and risk reviews, and feasibility assessments.

Skills

Acquisition planning

Strategic planning

Program milestone tracking

Data visualization

Executive brief development

Mission execution documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (nice to have)

Tools

CBAP (certified business analysis)

Job description

Job Family : Operational Effectiveness Consulting
Travel Required : Up to 10%
Clearance Required : Active Secret

What You Will Do :

The Business Analyst oversees strategic and acquisition support activities, providing technical and administrative support to execute Government-directed acquisition tasks. This role supports mission execution documentation, acquisition program support, and acquisition communications. The Business Analyst coordinates mission execution tracking, compiles acquisition program metrics, and ensures timely delivery of high-quality acquisition documentation and communication products.

What You Will Need :

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
• Bachelors degree
• Minimum of FIVE (5) years of experience in strategic planning, program milestone tracking, and acquisition documentation within defense or federal frameworks.
• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or equivalent business analysis certification.
• Demonstrated experience preparing, updating, maintaining, and organizing mission execution documentation such as strategic plans and performance briefs.
• Experience collecting, organizing, and maintaining information that supports alignment among mission statements, goals, objectives, implementation activities, and performance measures.
• Experience providing technical and administrative support for acquisition program activities, including documentation, requirements and risk reviews, analysis of alternatives, and feasibility and execution assessments.
• Experience preparing, maintaining, and updating technical documentation, communication products, and resource documentation to defined timelines.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• Familiarity with defense acquisition processes, including program milestones, peer reviews, and risk assessment boards.
• Experience working alongside staff with DAWIA Program Management Practitioner or PMP-level qualifications in program support roles.
• Strong skills in data visualization, narrative writing, and executive brief development to communicate acquisition metrics and findings to senior leadership.
• Experience working in dynamic, level-of-effort environments with shifting priorities and rapid turnaround requirements for acquisition documentation and communications.
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management Information Systems, or a related field

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.

• 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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