Senior Federal Financial Analyst - Compliance & Analytics

Guidehouse; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Financial Analyst SME to support a DOJ component, delivering advanced financial analysis, data validation, and internal control support across federal systems. You will review transactions, validate payees, and lead monthly disbursement reviews to ensure compliance and accuracy.

The role emphasizes dashboard development, trend analysis, and executive reporting to DOJ leadership, with up to 10% travel and the ability to obtain Public Trust.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
• FOUR (4) or more years of federal financial management, accounting, or auditing experience
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST" before onboarding with Guidehouse.

Responsibilities

• Review financial transactions, debtor payments, and third‑party disbursements to ensure actions are legal, proper, and compliant with federal requirements.
• Validate payees and payment allocations in case management and financial systems and ensure alignment across financial documentation.
• Execute monthly suspended disbursement reviews, identify root causes, and assist in remediation.
• Evaluate data captured in case management and financial systems to identify inconsistencies and propose corrective actions.
• Conduct trend analysis and continuous monitoring of high‑risk areas to detect process weaknesses, delays, or anomalies.
• Support internal control activities, including documentation reviews, identification of control gaps, and recommendations to strengthen financial operations.
• Develop dashboards, reporting templates, and analytics for senior leadership.
• Track recommendations, corrective actions, and follow‑up testing to validate improvements.
• Participate in stakeholder engagements and provide clear, concise analytical insights to DOJ leadership.

Skills

Federal financial management

Data analysis

Internal control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related business field

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a Financial Analyst SME to support a DOJ component, delivering advanced financial analysis, data validation, and internal control support across federal systems. You will review transactions, validate payees, and lead monthly disbursement reviews to ensure compliance and accuracy.

The role emphasizes dashboard development, trend analysis, and executive reporting to DOJ leadership, with up to 10% travel and the ability to obtain Public Trust.