Senior Financial Policy Consultant

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

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks policy-writing professionals to support federal laws, DHS/CBP policies, and OMB guidance from its Washington, DC office. You will translate complex financial concepts into clear policy language and coordinate reviews with senior leaders to drive policy updates.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree, 3+ years in policy writing, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust; CBP BI or Top Secret eligibility is a plus. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of policy writing or related experience.
• Strong technical writing skills and ability to develop policy documentation.
• Federal financial management, operations, compliance, or policy experience.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and clarity in communications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate reviews with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze federal laws, regulations, and standards to identify impacts and update policies.
• Translate concepts into clear, compliant policy language.
• Coordinate policy review meetings with internal stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Develop briefing materials and presentations to support leadership decisions.
• Review conference submissions for accuracy and policy compliance.

Skills

Policy writing

Technical writing

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Family:Finance & Accounting ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public TrustGuidehouse provides financial management and operations support for homeland security and law enforcement agencies. This includes assisting with financial policy updates, coordinating policy working group meetings, and conducting reviews of conference package submissions to verify they comply with applicable standards. The work is performed in a dynamic, fast‑paced policy environment where priorities evolve quickly and responsiveness is essential.This position reports directly to the Guidehouse Project Manager and supports client activities in person out of the Washington, DC office.What You Will Do:Research and analyze new or updated federal laws, regulations, and standards as well as OMB guidance, DHS directives, and CBP policies to identify impacts and recommend policy updates.Independently operate to support updates to financial management policy documents and guidance.Translate financial and operational concepts into clear, concise, and compliant policy language.Coordinate and facilitate policy review meetings with internal work groups, subject-matter experts, and senior leadership. This includes scheduling, preparing materials, documenting outcomes, and tracking action items.Collaborate across functional stakeholders to resolve comments, adjudicate feedback, facilitate consensus, maintain version control, and track approvals throughout the policy development lifecycle.Develop briefing materials, executive summaries, decision memoranda, and presentations to support leadership review and decision-making.Review conference package submissions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable federal, departmental, and component policies.Assess completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness of submitted materials and coordinate necessary corrections or clarifications.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.THREE (3) or more years of policy writing or relative experience.What Would Be Nice To Have:Active CBP BI, Top Secret, Secret, or reciprocity eligibility is strongly preferred.Strong technical writing skills, with experience developing policy documentation.Federal financial management, operations, compliance, or policy experience.Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and clarity in oral and written communications.Ability to manage multiple tasks, coordinate reviews, and work with diverse stakeholder groups, including senior leadership.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 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]. 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