Data Analyst, FM Product Consultant

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking qualified Data Analysts & Product Managers to support its Defense & Security segment. You will design financial dashboards and act as a product manager for financial management technology solutions, translating complex data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, manage delivery, and ensure compliance with federal standards while participating in Agile ceremonies.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD SECRET clearance.
• ACTIVE SECRET clearance preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, data analytics, information systems, or a related field.
• 1 year of experience in data analysis, financial management, or technology-enabled transformation projects.
• Strong proficiency with Power BI and Qlik; familiarity with Databricks.
• Understanding of federal financial management processes, audit readiness, and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to commute to client and Guidehouse offices 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Support Army Audit Readiness objectives with data-driven analysis.
• Design financial dashboards and visualizations to translate data into insights.
• Act as a product manager for financial management tech solutions; define requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and manage delivery.
• Analyze existing processes to identify gaps and support modernization.
• Support integration of analytics and automation using Power BI, Qlik, Power Apps, and Databricks.
• Ensure solutions comply with federal financial management standards and audit readiness.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and manage product backlogs.

Skills

Security clearance

Power BI

Qlik

Databricks

Data visualization

Stakeholder communication

Travel to offices

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Power BI

Qlik

Databricks

Power Apps

Job description

Responsibilities

• Guidehouse is currently seeking qualified Data Analysts & Product Managers to support Guidehouse's Defense & Security Segment.
• Serve as a key contributor on a data-driven team supporting Army Audit Readiness objectives, focusing on financial management and technology enablement.
• Design and develop financial dashboards and data visualizations that translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
• Act as a product manager for financial management technology solutions, defining requirements and ensuring alignment with audit readiness and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements, prioritize features, and manage delivery of scalable solutions that enhance transparency and efficiency.
• Analyze existing financial processes and systems to identify gaps, recommend improvements, and support modernization initiatives.
• Support integration of advanced analytics and automation tools, leveraging platforms such as Power BI, Qlik, Power Apps, and Databricks to improve reporting and decision-making.
• Ensure all solutions adhere to federal financial management standards, audit readiness requirements, and applicable compliance frameworks.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, manage product backlogs, and coordinate iterative development cycles to deliver high-quality solutions.

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.
• Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, data analytics, information systems, or a related field.
• ONE (1) year of experience in data analysis, financial management, or technology-enabled transformation projects.
• Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Qlik) and familiarity with data platforms (e.g., Databricks).
• Understanding of federal financial management processes, audit readiness requirements, and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business terms.
• Ability to commute to client and Guidehouse offices in respective locations 3 days per week.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial management and data analysis, with a strong focus on developing financial dashboards and data visualizations using tools like Power BI and Qlik. Possesses a solid understanding of federal financial management processes and audit readiness requirements, ensuring compliance and effective stakeholder communication.

Tools & Technologies

• Power BI
• Qlik
• Databricks
• Power Apps