Financial Transformation Business Analyst

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Holidays

Discretionary Bonus

Parental Leave

401(k)

Life Insurance

Student Loan PayDown

Learning Opportunities

Certification Programs

Referral Program

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Business Analyst to support an OCFO client in advancing its financial management modernization. You will evaluate current financial systems, document data flows, and shape a roadmap to strengthen governance and portfolio management.

The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, developing requirements, and contributing to monthly status reports while ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Finance/Accounting, IT, Program Management, or related field.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience in business analysis or IT portfolio management, preferably in a federal environment.
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD PUBLIC TRUST.

Responsibilities

• Assess OCFO capabilities, including feeder systems, data interfaces, and reporting tools.
• Document system inventory, capabilities, and data flows; outline costs and TCO baselines.
• Support Current State Assessment, AoA, and road-mapping for modernization and governance.
• Prepare briefings and materials for OCFO Governance Board; track progress and risks.

Skills

Analytical mindset

5+ years experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/IT/PM

Job description

What You Will Do

Our Financial Management Transformation professionals help clients in Defense and National Security optimize all elements of their financial management structure by transforming business processes, enhancing operational efficiency, improving transparency and performance management, promoting change management, and ensuring compliance with Federal laws and regulations. The nature of our projects is extremely fluid and requires self‑motivated individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and can develop solutions independently or within a team of highly skilled professionals. Project members gain opportunities to engage directly with senior client leadership and to grow their expertise in technical competency, business development, client service, and people development. Our team brings specialized knowledge in financial management, process analysis, risk management, and performance measurement to support project activities. Guidehouse is seeking Business Analysts to support an Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) client in advancing its financial management modernization efforts. In this role, you will help evaluate current financial systems and processes, document how data and technology support today’s operations, and shape a forward‑looking roadmap that strengthens governance, integration, and strategic portfolio management.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with business and technical stakeholders to assess the current state of OCFO capabilities, including feeder systems (procurement, travel, payroll, asset, grants, and other financial-related systems), data interfaces and integrations, and reporting tools and processes (including status of funds and financial statements). Document the system inventory and capabilities, including comprehensive discovery of all current financial, budget, procurement, and mixed systems. Develop the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) baseline for each application, including licensing, hosting, and maintenance costs. Document data flows and interfaces, manual processes and workarounds, and pain points, risks, and audit findings related to systems and reporting. Contribute to the Current State Assessment Report, including findings, gaps, and opportunities for consolidation, modernization, and automation. Assess current capabilities and capability gaps against strategic priorities, plans, goals, and objectives, and develop and assess requirements needed to close identified gaps. Establish metrics to ensure projects meet their objectives and mitigate documented capability gaps, and support information technology (IT) financial governance processes, standards, and performance metrics. Assist with Analyses of Alternatives (AoA) for solution requests and support design and implementation of the SPM Implementation Roadmap. Prepare briefings, decision papers, and meeting materials for an OCFO Governance Board; document decisions, action items, and risks; and track progress against the modernization roadmap. Contribute to monthly status reports covering accomplishments, upcoming activities, risks, issues, and performance metrics. Develop user guides, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical documentation; support delivery of training to Government users and support staff on governance and SPM processes; and support transition and knowledge transfer activities.

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 Business, Finance/Accounting, Information Technology, Program Management, or a related field.

FIVE (5) years of relevant experience in business analysis, financial management, financial, financial governance, systems, or IT portfolio management, preferably in a federal environment.

What Would Be Nice To Have

Experience supporting a federal OCFO, preferably within DHS. Familiarity with OMB Circulars A-123 and A-130, FFMIA, FISMA, FITARA, DHS MD 102-01, and federal financial management system requirements. Experience with IT portfolio governance, capital planning and investment control (CPIC), or strategic portfolio management practices. Certifications such as PMP or Lean Six Sigma. Ability to read, interpret, and develop financial management procedural documents. Ability to read, interpret, and apply legislative and governing authorities to develop financial management policy, regulations, and directives. Ability to develop briefing papers, materials, and graphical presentations, and deliver formal oral presentations to all levels of Government personnel. Ability to research, benchmark, educate, and inform management on alternatives for delivery of financial services. Ability to facilitate decisions vertically and horizontally within complex Government organizations. Experience with system inventories, TCO analysis, AoA, requirements development, or financial systems modernization efforts. Eligibility for a favorable DHS Public trust EOD and fitness determination.

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:

• 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 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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Equal Opportunity Employer

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.