Systems Analyst

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Parental Leave

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Systems Analyst to drive IT system requirements, portfolio rationalization, and enterprise architecture transitions. You will lead cross-functional technical work and interface with Government stakeholders to ensure alignment across the IT portfolio.

The role requires a SECRET clearance, a related technical degree, 8+ years of experience, and skills in requirements definition, COTS/GOTS evaluation, and enterprise architecture reviews. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required and maintained throughout employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in systems analysis, IT integration, and enterprise architecture work.
• ITIL certification and CISSP (or equivalent) certification preferred or required.
• Experience defining and refining requirements, process reengineering, and evaluating IT solutions (COTS/GOTS).
• Experience assessing emerging IT capabilities (including AI/ML) and presenting findings to government stakeholders.
• Experience benchmarking and integrating program/tools for portfolio management.
• Experience supporting defense business system modernization and IT governance/compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution across IT task areas including requirements development, COTS/GOTS evaluation, and enterprise architecture road mapping.
• Serve as primary technical interface to Government for IT portfolio alignment and governance.
• Assist with benchmarking and integration of enterprise tools and modeling/simulation resources.
• Support business process reengineering and regulatory compliance for defense modernization.
• Communicate complex findings clearly to senior acquisition and business stakeholders.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Requirements definition

COTS/GOTS evaluation

Enterprise architecture analysis

AI/ML capability assessment

IT governance

Security reviews

Benchmarking & tools integration

Education

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

Tools

ITIL certification

CISSP (or equivalent)

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 securityclearance


• 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.

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.

Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.