Senior Business Analyst Consultant

Guidehouse Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Rx Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a Financial Management Transformation professional to optimize financial management processes for Defense and National Security clients. The role emphasizes improving efficiency, transparency, and performance management, with opportunities to interact with senior client management in a hybrid setting.

Team members develop solutions individually or in a skilled team, focusing on financial management, process analysis, risk management, and performance measurement to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Three or more years of experience in business analysis, consulting, financial management, process improvement, product or project management.
• Experience synthesizing information, leading client meetings, and using PM best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assess current-state processes and identify pain points.
• Develop flow charts and process maps.
• Gather and document requirements and user stories.
• Collaborate with developers and client stakeholders.
• Support testing activities and track results.
• Develop SOPs, job aids, and training materials.
• Provide routine progress reporting.
• Facilitate internal meetings and client discussions.
• Support agile ceremonies (daily standups, retrospectives).

Skills

Business analysis

Consulting

Financial management

Process improvement

Project management

Client-facing discussions

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, information systems, engineering, business analytics, or a related field

Tools

Agile methodologies

Job description

Job Family :

Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required :

Up to 10%

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Our Financial Management Transformation professionals help our 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 complying with Federal laws and regulations.

This project requires self-motivated individuals who are willing to develop solutions on their own or in a team of highly skilled professionals. Project members are provided the opportunity to interact with our client's senior management, and to enhance their skills in technical competency, business development, client service, and people development. Our team provides specialized experience and knowledge in financial management, process analysis, risk management, and performance measurement to support project activities.

Team members will operate in a hybrid environment and are expected to collaborate at client office or Guidehouse office 2-3 days per week.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Assess current-state processes and identify pain points


• Develop flow charts and process maps


• Gather and document requirements and user stories


• Collaborate with developers and client stakeholders


• Support testing activities and track results


• Develop SOPs, job aids, and training materials


• Provide routine progress reporting


• Facilitate internal meetings and client-facing discussions


• Support agile ceremonies (e.g., daily standups, retrospectives)

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 systems, engineering, business analytics, or a related field


• THREE (3) or more years of experience in business analysis, consulting, financial management, process improvement, product management, project management, or similar. Experience should include, but not be limited to:
  
  
  
  • Ability to synthesize information quickly and learn new skills, view problems and apply a variety of solutions, and lead client-facing discussions and meetings
  
  
  • Supporting client meetings and presenting recommendations to senior-level leadership
  
  
  • Utilizing project management best practices
  
  
  • Working in teams to produce high-impact work products
  
  
  • Documenting and evaluating business processes and making recommendations for process improvements
  
  
  • Conducting research to investigate client problems and working collaboratively with a team to formulate and recommend solutions
  
  
  
  

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• FIVE (5) or more years of experience in business analysis, consulting, financial management, process improvement, product management, project management, or similar.


• Certifications in project management, Agile, Scrum, change management (e.g., PMP, CSM, SAFe, CCMP) and/or strong understanding of these concepts, or interest in obtaining these certifications


• Experience with change management or organizational design, especially in financial and human resource environments

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. 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

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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