Senior Financial Policy Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Retirement Plan

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a qualified professional to support policy development in finance and accounting consulting for homeland security and law enforcement agencies. The role involves researching federal laws, translating complex concepts into policy language, and coordinating cross‑functional reviews in a fast-paced environment.

You will work onsite in Washington, DC, reporting to the Project Manager, and collaborate with senior leadership to update financial management policy documents and

Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of policy writing or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent.
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD Public Trust; active public trust or suitability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze new or updated federal laws, regulations, and standards including OMB guidance, DHS directives, and CBP policies to identify impacts and recommend policy updates.
• Independently support updates to financial management policy documents and guidance.
• Translate financial and operational concepts into clear, compliant policy language.
• Coordinate and facilitate policy review meetings with internal work groups, SMEs, and senior leadership; schedule, prepare materials, document outcomes, track actions.
• Collaborate across stakeholders to resolve comments, adjudicate feedback, maintain version control, and track approvals throughout policy development.
• 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 policies.
• Assess submitted materials for completeness and coordinate necessary corrections or clarifications.

Skills

Policy writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Family : Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required : Up to 10%

Clearance Required : Ability to Obtain Public Trust

Guidehouse 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 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.

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