Business Process Analyst

Guidehouse; Illinois; On-site; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an organized and detail-driven Business Process Analyst to support a federal client’s growing automation program. You will help streamline business operations through process analysis, automation support, and structured change management.

In this consulting-focused role, you will collaborate with stakeholders across business and technical teams to ensure automation initiatives are well-planned, well-documented, and successfully adopted.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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)

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

Documentation

Stakeholder collaboration

Test coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business OR related field

Tools

UiPath

Power Automate

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.

Responsibilities will include:

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  Partner with business users to gather, validate, and document requirements for automation opportunities.

  
  


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  Support testing activities, including coordinating and documenting User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

  
  


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  Assist with workflow evaluations, data preparation, and review of automation outputs.

  
  


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  Assist with developing clear process documentation, SOPs, and training materials.

  
  


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  Support intake, tracking, and documentation for automation change requests aligned with governance and audit requirements.

  
  


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  Maintain structured records, logs, and SharePoint repositories.

  
  


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  Coordinate reviews and approvals with Change Managers, Developers, Testers, and functional stakeholders.

  
  


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  Communicate progress, timelines, and impacts related to automation efforts.

  
  


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  Support onboarding, user communications, and training for automation tools and processes.

  
  

What You Will Need:

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  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.

  
  


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  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business OR related field

  
  


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  ONE (1) or more years of experience in IT, auditing, accounting, consulting, business operations, or data analysis

  
  


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  Foundational understanding of automation concepts (RPA, workflows, AI)

  
  

What Would Be Nice To Have:

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  Experience supporting federal or DoW environments

  
  


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  Exposure to automation tools such as UiPath or Power Automate

  
  


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  Familiarity with change management processes

  
  


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  Understanding of automation governance, compliance, or audit requirements

  
  


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  Experience coordinating across cross-functional teams

  
  


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  Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

  
  


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  Ability to manage structured documentation with accuracy and attention to detail

  
  


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  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.

Benefits include:

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  Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  
  


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  Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  
  


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  Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

  
  


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  Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

  
  


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  401(k) Retirement Plan

  
  


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  Basic Life & Supplemental Life

  
  


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  Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  
  


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  Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  
  


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  Student Loan PayDown

  
  


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  Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

  
  


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  Skills Development & Certifications

  
  


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  Employee Referral Program

  
  


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  Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  
  


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  Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

  
  


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  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.

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