Business Process Analyst

Guidehouse; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Business Process Analyst to support a federal client’s growing automation program. You will gather requirements, document processes, and coordinate User Acceptance Testing, while working with cross‑functional teams to ensure automation initiatives are well‑planned and adopted.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of relevant experience, with familiarity in RPA, workflows, and AI concepts. Up to 10% travel and a federal clearance are noted as prerequisites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business OR related field.
• 1+ years of experience in IT, auditing, accounting, consulting, business operations, or data analysis.
• Foundational understanding of automation concepts (RPA, workflows, AI).

Responsibilities

• Partner with business users to gather, validate, and document requirements for automation opportunities.
• Support testing activities, including coordinating and documenting User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Assist with workflow evaluations, data preparation, and review of automation outputs.
• Assist with developing clear process documentation, SOPs, and training materials.
• Support intake, tracking, and documentation for automation change requests aligned with governance and audit requirements.
• Maintain structured records, logs, and SharePoint repositories.
• Coordinate reviews and approvals with Change Managers, Developers, Testers, and functional stakeholders.
• Communicate progress, timelines, and impacts related to automation efforts.
• Support onboarding, user communications, and training for automation tools and processes.

Skills

Requirements gathering

UAT coordination

Documentation

Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or related field

Tools

UiPath

Power Automate

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking an organized and detail‑driven Business Process Analyst to support a federal client’s growing automation program. In this consulting‑focused role, you will help streamline business operations through process analysis, automation support, and structured change management. You will collaborate with stakeholders across business and technical teams to ensure automation initiatives are well‑planned, well‑documented, and successfully adopted.

• Partner with business users to gather, validate, and document requirements for automation opportunities.
• Support testing activities, including coordinating and documenting User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Assist with workflow evaluations, data preparation, and review of automation outputs.
• Assist with developing clear process documentation, SOPs, and training materials.
• Support intake, tracking, and documentation for automation change requests aligned with governance and audit requirements.
• Maintain structured records, logs, and SharePoint repositories.
• Coordinate reviews and approvals with Change Managers, Developers, Testers, and functional stakeholders.
• Communicate progress, timelines, and impacts related to automation efforts.
• Support onboarding, user communications, and training for automation tools and processes.

What You Will Need:

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
• Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business OR related field ONE (1) or more years of experience in IT, auditing, accounting, consulting, business operations, or data analysis.
• Foundational understanding of automation concepts (RPA, workflows, AI).

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience supporting federal or DoW environments.
• Exposure to automation tools such as UiPath or Power Automate.
• Familiarity with change management processes.
• Understanding of automation governance, compliance, or audit requirements.
• Experience coordinating across cross‑functional teams.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage structured documentation with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, and collaboration tools.

The annual salary range for this position is $68,000.00-$113,000.00. 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.

• 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.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com