Fraud Subject Matter Expert

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Discretionary bonus

Parental Leave

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a senior Fraud Risk Manager in Tysons, VA to lead fraud risk management, prevention, and operational improvement initiatives. You will drive end-to-end efforts from assessment through implementation, coordinating across stakeholders and delivering clear guidance to technical, operational, and executive audiences.

The role requires 5–7 years of fraud risk management experience, strong analytical abilities, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five to seven years of fraud risk management experience.
• Strong knowledge of fraud operations, fraud prevention, investigations, and fraud risk management.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and working with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to independently drive work to completion.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to identify risks, dependencies, and solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience producing polished deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support fraud risk management, prevention, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Take identified risks, gaps, or recommendations from assessment through implementation and completion.
• Conduct current-state assessments, gather requirements, and identify practical process and control improvements.
• Coordinate across stakeholders, manage dependencies, track actions, and drive work forward with minimal oversight.
• Identify fraud risks and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Research emerging fraud trends, threats, and industry practices to inform recommendations.
• Develop high-quality deliverables, including SOPs, governance frameworks, requirements, process documentation, executive briefings, presentations, and reporting.
• Translate complex fraud topics into clear, actionable guidance for technical, operational, and executive audiences.

Skills

Fraud operations

Fraud prevention

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Investigation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

NIST guidance familiarity

Job description

Job Family: Management Consulting

Travel Required: Up to 10%

Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

• Lead and support fraud risk management, prevention, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Take identified risks, gaps, or recommendations from assessment through implementation and completion.
• Conduct current-state assessments, gather requirements, and identify practical process and control improvements.
• Coordinate across stakeholders, manage dependencies, track actions, and drive work forward with minimal oversight.
• Identify fraud risks and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Research emerging fraud trends, threats, and industry practices to inform recommendations.
• Develop high-quality deliverables, including SOPs, governance frameworks, requirements, process documentation, executive briefings, presentations, and reporting.
• Translate complex fraud topics into clear, actionable guidance for technical, operational, and executive audiences.

What You Will Need

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST".
• Must be a US Citizen due to nature of client engagements.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Five (5) to Seven (7) years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of fraud operations, fraud prevention, investigations, and fraud risk management.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and working with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to independently drive work to completion.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to identify risks, dependencies, and solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience producing polished deliverables.
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments, create structure, and operate with minimal oversight.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Experience with governance, risk management, compliance, or internal controls.
• Experience supporting fraud program assessments, maturity initiatives, or process transformation.
• Familiarity with federal fraud risk management or internal control frameworks.
• Familiarity with NIST guidance or similar risk and control frameworks.
• Experience supporting complex fraud programs involving multiple operational and technical workstreams.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. 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.

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

Contact & Accessibility

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by 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.

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. guidehouse.com