Partner, Defense & Security Financial Management

Dovel Technologies, Inc; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Skills Development & Certifications

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a strategic executive to support the Defense & Security Sector's DoD Financial Management team. You will advise on mission-related issues across existing engagements and new pursuits, covering accounting, budgeting, data analysis, internal controls, forecasting, and financial improvement.

The role emphasizes engagement delivery and pursuing new opportunities, while building collaborative networks with government partners and clients to translate policy into programmatic

Qualifications

• Active and maintained Secret DoD security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.
• 8+ years' experience supporting the Air Force, Army, and/or Navy.
• Strong communications for client engagement and briefing.
• Experience translating policy into programmatic actions.
• Knowledge of Defense industry missions and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with senior executives to analyze and understand business initiatives.
• Develop and grow a financial management focused business portfolio for the DoD components.
• Engage with internal and external partners to develop collaborative environments in support of deliverables.
• Foster external relationships and brand awareness across industries.

Skills

Strong communications

Policy translation

Client engagement

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a strategic executive to support our Defense & Security Sector's Department of Defense (DoD) Financial Management (FM) team. This person will bring depth of experience and advise on a range of mission-related issues on existing engagements and new pursuits focused on Department of Defense's financial management opportunities to include, but not limited to:

• Accounting
• Audit Readiness
• Budgeting
• Data Analysis
• Financial Improvement
• Forecasting
• Internal Controls
• Optimization
• Readiness
• etc.

This role will be a combination of engagement delivery, new opportunity pursuit with a strong emphasis on thought leadership. The role will seek to find the intersections between various mission related needs and professional services.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Engaging with senior executives to analyze and understand business initiatives
• Develop and grow a financial management focused business portfolio supporting the Departments of the Air Force (DAF), Army (DOA), and Navy (DON) as well as other Department of Defense focused opportunities.
• Engage with internal and external partners to develop collaborative environments in support of deliverables
• Foster external relationships and brand awareness across industries

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED Secret Federal or DoD security clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• Eight (8) or more years' relevant experience directly supporting the Department(s) of the Air Force (DAF), Army (DOA), and/or Navy (DON).
• Strong communications acumen in support of client engagement and briefing
• Experience translating policy into programmatic actions
• Knowledge of Defense industry missions and initiatives

What Would Be Nice to Have:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED Top Secret (or higher) Federal or DoD security clearance
• Senior-level experience supporting Department of the Navy
• Advanced degree focused on financial specialties
• CPA, CDFM, CGFM, and/or other financial management focused certifications
• Experience delivering within an organization of similar or larger size and scope

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 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. 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. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process. If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. 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