Financial Management Data Analyst

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional development & learning

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Data Analyst to join our Defense and Security segment, supporting the Department of Homeland Security. You will transform complex financial and operational data into actionable insights to improve reporting, decision-making, and resource allocation.

You will work with financial, operational, and technical stakeholders to ensure data quality, governance, and regulatory compliance, while contributing to business development and project delivery in fast-paced client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data analytics, data science, CS, IS, eng, stats, finance, math or related field; 1+ years in data analytics or reporting.
• Experience querying/manipulating data with SQL.
• Experience scripting and data analysis with Python or similar.
• Experience with Databricks or cloud data platforms to transform/manage data.
• Experience building dashboards/reports with Tableau or Power BI.
• Understanding of data quality, governance and federal compliance.
• Experience integrating and validating data from multiple sources.
• Proficiency with Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Access data sources, establish connections, and pre-process data for analysis.
• Aggregate, clean and organize datasets; QA data quality.
• Analyze large financial data sets using SQL/Python to generate insights for decisions.
• Design data models and perform ad hoc analyses to support budgeting and performance reporting.
• Ensure data governance and integrity for reliable federal reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders; lead meetings and document action items.
• Support BD efforts and internal initiatives while delivering client services.

Skills

SQL

Python

Databricks

BI dashboards

Excel

Data governance

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Databricks

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job Family: Data Engineering & Architecture Consulting. Travel Required: Up to 10%. Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust.

What You Will Do:

Our Financial Management (FM) Transformation professionals help clients across the Defense and Security (D&S) sector optimize financial operations by modernizing business processes, enhancing organizational performance, strengthening transparency and accountability, and supporting compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and reporting requirements. Guidehouse is seeking a Data Analyst to join our Defense and Security Segment in support of financial management and information technology programs within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In this role, you will help transform complex business and financial data into meaningful insights that support mission execution, operational effectiveness, and strategic decision-making. You will work closely with financial, operational, and technical stakeholders to improve the accessibility, usability, and value of enterprise data, supporting initiatives that drive greater reporting efficiency, performance visibility, and informed management decisions within key financial management functions. The nature of our projects is highly dynamic and requires individuals who are adaptable, motivated, and comfortable in fast-paced client environments. Team members are expected to think critically, take initiative, and contribute to the development of data-driven solutions while collaborating with teams across financial management and technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Accessing financial data sources, establishing data connections, and pre-processing data for analysis
• Aggregate, clean and organize datasets from disparate sources and perform quality assurance of these tasks
• Manipulating large financial data sets, data mining, and structuring raw financial and operational data using open-source tools such as SQL and Python to formulate or recognize patterns to generate new information and insights to support financial decision-making, performance reporting, and resource allocation activities.
• Designing financial data modeling processes and performing ad hoc/exploratory data analysis to support data-driven decision making related to financial performance and budget execution.
• Ensuring financial data governance, financial data integrity, and quality assurance standards are met to support reliable reporting and federal compliance requirements.
• Help define data quality metrics associated with the quality of data ingested into Databricks to ensure accuracy and consistency across reporting environments.
• Organizing and leading client meetings, including scheduling meetings; drafting and delivering agendas and meeting minutes; providing and archiving required documentation; and documenting, tracking, and following up on action items
• Delivery of client services, while also supporting business development, internal firm initiatives, and ongoing professional development

What You Will Need:

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
• Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Statistics, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, or a related quantitative field ONE (1) or more years of experience supporting data analytics, data engineering, business intelligence, financial management modernization or reporting initiatives
• Experience querying and manipulating data using SQL
• Experience developing scripts and performing data analysis using Python or a comparable analytics programming language
• Experience working with Databricks or comparable cloud-based data platforms to transform, manage, and/or analyze data
• Experience developing dashboards, reports, or visualizations using Tableau, Power BI, or similar business intelligence tools, preferably supporting budget execution monitoring or executive reporting
• Understanding of data quality, data governance, and data management principles within the federal compliance landscape
• Experience integrating, cleaning, and validating datasets from multiple sources
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience supporting federal financial management, budgeting, accounting, audit, or CFO organizations, preferably within DHS
• Familiarity with federal financial management concepts, financial data, key performance indicators (KPIs), budget execution reporting, and management reporting processes
• Experience developing automated reporting or data transformation workflows
• Exposure to cloud analytics environments, such as Databricks
• Experience working in a consulting, government, or professional services environment
• Experience working with Agile delivery methodologies and project teams
• Tableau Desktop certification or similar analytics certifications
• Experience creating executive-level dashboards and data visualizations that communicate financial performance, resource utilization, operational metrics, and/or organizational priorities

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.

• 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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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.

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