Business Analytics Consultant

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Data Analytics Consultant to support Homeland Security and Federal Law Enforcement clients, driving data-driven recommendations, dashboards, Power Apps, and Power Automate solutions. The role partners with stakeholders to improve mission operations and accelerate digital transformation in a 100% onsite capacity in Washington, DC.

Required active Top Secret clearance, 2+ years in consulting or analytics, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance (DoD) required
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 2+ years in consulting, business analysis, BI, analytics, process improvement, or tech transformation
• Experience developing dashboards, reports, and visualizations with Power BI
• Experience gathering, documenting, and translating business requirements into technical solutions
• Understanding of business process analysis, workflow optimization, and performance measurement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present findings to stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Evaluate business processes, workflows, and organizational challenges to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead requirements gathering sessions, stakeholder interviews, workshops, and discovery meetings to understand client needs and define solution strategies.
• Analyze business problems to identify trends, risks, and efficiency opportunities.
• Develop and maintain executive dashboards and data visualizations using Power BI and other tools.
• Design and implement Power Apps solutions for data collection, case management, and reporting.
• Create Power Automate workflows to automate processes and improve data quality.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical and functional designs.
• Develop KPIs, metrics frameworks, and performance strategies aligned to objectives.
• Conduct process analysis and recommend improvements to enhance effectiveness.
• Create process maps, user stories, and technical documentation.
• Present findings and recommendations to client leadership and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with client teams and project managers to ensure delivery and adoption.
• Support continuous improvement through analytics, reporting, and automation.
• Contribute to business development and proposal efforts.
• Manage project tasks and timelines in a dynamic environment.
• This role is 100% onsite

Skills

Power BI

Power Apps

Power Automate

Data analytics

Consulting

Stakeholder communication

Dashboards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Public Administration, Engineering, or related field

Job description

What You Will Do

Guidehouse is seeking a Data Analytics Consultant to support Homeland Security and Federal Law Enforcement clients in improving mission operations, enhancing organizational effectiveness, and advancing digital transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor, partnering with client stakeholders to analyze business challenges, evaluate operational processes, develop data-driven recommendations, and implement solutions leveraging analytics, business intelligence, automation, and low-code technologies. This role combines consulting, process improvement, and technical solution delivery to help clients achieve mission-critical outcomes.

Job Family

Management Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Active Top Secret (TS)

Responsibilities

• Evaluate business processes, operational workflows, and organizational challenges to identify opportunities for improvement and modernization.
• Lead requirements gathering sessions, stakeholder interviews, workshops, and discovery meetings to understand client needs and define solution strategies.
• Analyze business problems and operational data to identify trends, risks, performance gaps, and opportunities for increased efficiency.
• Develop and maintain executive dashboards, scorecards, and data visualizations using Power BI and other analytics tools.
• Design and implement Power Apps solutions that streamline data collection, case management, workflow tracking, and operational reporting.
• Develop Power Automate workflows to automate business processes, improve data quality, and reduce manual effort.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical and functional solution designs.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics frameworks, and performance measurement strategies that support mission and organizational objectives.
• Conduct process analysis and recommend improvements that enhance effectiveness, accountability, and decision-making.
• Create process maps, workflow diagrams, user stories, functional requirements, and technical documentation.
• Present findings, recommendations, and solutions to client leadership and program stakeholders.
• Collaborate with client teams, technical resources, and project managers to ensure successful solution delivery and adoption.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through analytics, reporting, and business process automation.
• Deliver client services while supporting business development activities, proposal efforts, internal initiatives, and professional development.
• Manage project tasks, timelines, and deliverables while balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic consulting environment
• This role is 100% onsite **

What You Will Need

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TOP SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Public Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• TWO (2) or more years of professional experience in consulting, business analysis, business intelligence, analytics, process improvement, or technology transformation.
• Experience developing dashboards, reports, and visualizations using Power BI.
• Experience gathering, documenting, and translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Understanding of business process analysis, workflow optimization, and operational performance measurement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting findings to stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Experience documenting requirements, creating functional specifications, technical user guides, and preparing wireframes/flowcharts
• Experience with HR data analytics and reporting.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management abilities, with a keen eye for detail
• Ability to manage multi-task projects
• Knowledge and experience working with Power Apps and Power Automate

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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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