Federal Financial Analyst: Data Insights & Controls

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Financial Analyst in Washington, DC to support a DOJ component with advanced financial analysis, validation, and internal control work across federal systems. You will ensure compliance of debt processing, validate disbursements, and build dashboards for senior leadership.

The role requires 5+ years in federal financial management, the ability to obtain a Public Trust, and strong analytical skills to drive data‑driven improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related business field is required.
• Five or more years of federal financial management, accounting, or auditing experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust.
• Knowledge of GAAP, GAGAS, and federal accounting standards is preferred.
• Experience with federal financial systems and BI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review financial transactions, debtor payments, and third‑party disbursements for compliance.
• Validate payees and payments across case management and financial systems.
• Perform monthly suspended disbursement reviews and identify root causes.
• Analyze data to spot inconsistencies and propose corrective actions.
• Develop dashboards, templates, and analytics for senior leadership.
• Track recommendations and perform follow‑up testing to verify improvements.
• Engage with stakeholders to provide clear analytical insights to leadership.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data validation

Internal controls

Trend analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Dashboards and reporting

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration

Master's degree in Accounting/Finance (nice to have)

Tools

Power BI

SQL

UFMS

CDCS

Treasury systems

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a Financial Analyst in Washington, DC to support a DOJ component with advanced financial analysis, validation, and internal control work across federal systems. You will ensure compliance of debt processing, validate disbursements, and build dashboards for senior leadership.

The role requires 5+ years in federal financial management, the ability to obtain a Public Trust, and strong analytical skills to drive data‑driven improvements.