Senior Business Analyst Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking professionals to transform financial management processes for Defense and National Security clients. You will analyze current-state processes, map workflows, and document requirements to deliver improved performance and compliance. Collaboration with senior client leadership is expected in a hybrid setting.

The role emphasizes agile ceremonies, training material development, and routine progress reporting to drive outcomes and change management across programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in business analysis, financial management, process improvement, or project management.
• Ability to synthesize information quickly and present recommendations to leadership.
• Familiarity with agile practices and client-facing collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assess current-state processes and identify pain points.
• Develop flow charts and process maps.
• Document requirements and user stories.
• Support testing activities and track results.
• Facilitate client meetings and internal discussions.
• Prepare SOPs, job aids, and training materials.

Skills

Business analysis

Financial management

Process improvement

Project management

Client-facing discussions

Agile ceremonies

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/related field

Tools

None listed

Job description

Job Family:Operational Effectiveness ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public TrustWhat 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 pointsDevelop flow charts and process mapsGather and document requirements and user storiesCollaborate with developers and client stakeholdersSupport testing activities and track resultsDevelop SOPs, job aids, and training materialsProvide routine progress reportingFacilitate internal meetings and client-facing discussionsSupport 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 fieldTHREE (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 meetingsSupporting client meetings and presenting recommendations to senior-level leadershipUtilizing project management best practicesWorking in teams to produce high-impact work productsDocumenting and evaluating business processes and making recommendations for process improvementsConducting research to investigate client problems and working collaboratively with a team to formulate and recommend solutionsWhat 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 certificationsExperience with change management or organizational design, especially in financial and human resource environmentsThe 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 InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse 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.