Systems Analyst

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Systems Analyst in McLean, VA to lead IT task execution across requirements development, COTS/GOTS evaluation, and technology transition planning. You will serve as the primary technical interface to Government stakeholders, ensuring alignment across the IT portfolio and driving enterprise architecture roadmaps.

The role requires an active SECRET clearance, 8+ years of systems analysis experience, and IT governance involvement.

Qualifications

• Active and maintained SECRET security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or closely related technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in systems analysis and management of IT integration, portfolio rationalization, and enterprise architecture.
• ITIL certification.
• CISSP (or equivalent) security certification.
• 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 findings to Government stakeholders.
• Experience benchmarking and integration of program/portfolio management tools, source selection tools, and modeling/simulation tools.
• Experience supporting IT governance processes, security reviews, business requirements reviews, and IT audit compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution across IT task areas, including requirements development, COTS/GOTS evaluation, emerging technology assessment, and road mapping.
• Serve as the primary technical interface to the Government for IT portfolio alignment and seamless execution.
• Coordinate enterprise architecture analyses and transition planning across IT systems.
• Support business process reengineering and enterprise architecture to ensure compliance for defense modernizations.

Skills

Systems analysis

Requirements development

Enterprise architecture

Portfolio rationalization

AI/ML evaluation

Technical briefing

Stakeholder communication

Security/compliance

IT governance

Benchmarking tools integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer/systems engineering

Tools

ITIL

CISSP

Job description

## Systems AnalystApply: US - VA, McLean: Full time: Posted Today: 44099**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