Financial Management Data Analyst with Security Clearance

First Roles; Virginia; On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Holidays

Bonus Eligibility

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Data Analyst to join our Defense and Security segment in support of DHS programs. You will transform complex financial and operational data into meaningful insights and develop dashboards using SQL, Python, and BI tools to support mission execution and budget decisions.

The role requires strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, with experience in Databricks, Tableau or Power BI, and a keen eye for data governance and federal compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field is required.
• 1+ year of data analytics, data engineering or BI experience.
• Experience querying and manipulating data with SQL.
• Experience with Python for data analysis and scripting.

Responsibilities

• Accessing data sources, establishing connections, and preprocessing data for analysis.
• Aggregate, clean, and organize datasets from disparate sources and perform QA.
• Transform datasets using SQL and Python to support decision making and reporting.
• Design data modeling processes and perform exploratory data analysis for budgeting and performance.
• Ensure data governance, integrity, and compliance in reporting environments.

Skills

SQL

Python

Databricks

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

Data Visualization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Statistics, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, or a related quantitative field

Tools

Databricks

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

• 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

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.