Systems Analyst

Guidehouse Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Systems Analyst to lead technical execution across IT task areas, coordinate with Government stakeholders, and ensure alignment across IT portfolios. The role requires an active SECRET clearance and a strong background in enterprise architecture and portfolio management.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of systems analysis experience, ITIL and CISSP certifications, and proven ability to evaluate COTS/GOTS solutions and assess emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET clearance (Federal or DoD).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer/Systems Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in systems analysis and IT integration, portfolio rationalization, and enterprise architecture.
• ITIL certification.
• CISSP (or equivalent) security certification.
• Experience with requirements definition, process reengineering, COTS/GOTS evaluation, and design reviews.
• Experience assessing emerging IT capabilities (including AI/ML) and presenting findings to Government stakeholders.
• Experience benchmarking and integration of program/portfolio management tools and modeling tools.
• Experience supporting IT governance, security reviews, and audit compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution across IT task areas and interface with Government stakeholders.
• Oversee requirements development, COTS/GOTS evaluation, and enterprise architecture analysis and road mapping.
• Ensure alignment across IT portfolio and compliance with statutory and policy requirements.
• Support IT governance, security reviews, and audit processes.

Skills

Requirements definition

Process reengineering

COTS/GOTS evaluation

Emerging tech assessment

Enterprise architecture

Roadmapping

Stakeholder briefing

Security standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field

Job description

Job Family : Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required : Up to 10%

Clearance Required : Active Secret

What You Will Do

The Systems Analyst is responsible for all contractor work performed in support of IT system requirements, portfolio rationalization, and enterprise architecture/technology transition planning. This role leads technical execution across multiple IT task areas, including requirements development, COTS/GOTS evaluation, emerging technology assessment, application consolidation, and enterprise architecture analysis and road mapping. The Systems Analyst serves as the primary technical interface to the Government for these areas and ensures seamless execution and technical alignment across the IT portfolio.

What You Will Need

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or closely related technical field.
• Minimum of EIGHT (8) years of experience in systems analysis and management of tasks related to IT integration, portfolio rationalization, and enterprise architecture.
• ITIL certification.
• CISSP (or equivalent) security certification.
• Demonstrated experience with requirements definition and refinement, process reengineering, COTS/GOTS evaluation, and alternative system design reviews.
• Experience assessing emerging IT capabilities (including AI/ML solutions), evaluating prototypes, and presenting technical findings and recommendations to Government stakeholders.
• Experience assisting with benchmarking and integration of commercial program/portfolio management tools, source selection tools, and modeling/simulation tools.
• Experience supporting business process reengineering and enterprise architecture to ensure statutory and policy compliance for defense business system modernizations.
• Experience supporting IT governance processes, security reviews, business requirements reviews, and IT audit compliance.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Experience with large-scale enterprise systems such as Oracle-based solutions and Enterprise Business Systems, and with acquisition enterprise tools (e.g., program management or resource tools).
• Experience working in or with IT portfolio management teams and supporting system-to-service transformation strategies.
• Hands-on experience integrating or supporting AI/ML capabilities and data interoperability efforts within complex enterprise architectures.
• Strong communication and briefing skills, with the ability to convey complex technical findings to senior acquisition and business stakeholders.

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.