Data Strategy Specialist

Guidehouse

. Assess current data, processes, tools, and information flows supporting staff planning, budgeting, forecasting, regulatory examination workflows, and technology resource planning .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $216,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data strategy, analysis, and process improvement to enhance organizational efficiency and compliance. Proficient in translating business requirements into actionable solutions while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data StrategyRegulatory Examination ManagementBusiness Process ImprovementData AnalysisCapacity Planning

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Hard Skills

Data RequirementsData FlowsGap AnalysisWorkflow RedesignPerformance MeasurementBudgetingForecastingImplementation SupportRemediationCross-Functional Facilitation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsExecutive CommunicationProblem-Solving SkillsDocumentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

SnowflakeServiceNowSharePoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Federal or DoD Public Trust

Industry Keywords

BankingFinancial ServicesPaymentsFinancial RegulatoryCybersecurityData RiskComplianceOperations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityServiceNowSnowflake

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess current data, processes, tools, and information flows supporting staff planning, budgeting, forecasting, regulatory examination workflows, and technology resource planning
Define practical data strategies and requirements supporting redesigned business processes and technology solutions
Translate organizational priorities into implementable improvements
Map current-state and future-state data flows and identify data gaps, dependencies, quality issues, integration challenges, and remediation requirements
Support data remediation across enterprise platforms and workflows
Troubleshoot data-related issues preventing processes or technology solutions from operating effectively
Support planning-model and capacity-planning improvements for budgeting, forecasting, workforce and staff planning, and associated system tools
Develop business, functional, and data requirements for process redesign and system improvements
Work with technology teams to translate requirements into executable solutions
Support regulatory examination management improvements involving examination tracking, issue identification and resolution, document production, and response coordination
Establish data-driven measures and evidence for performance monitoring, corrective action tracking, implementation validation, and audit-ready documentation
Partner across business, risk, compliance, operations, and technology teams to support organizational priorities, regulatory commitments, and sustainable operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “Public Trust”; approved adjudication required prior to onboarding
US Citizenship is contractually required
Minimum of six (6+) years of professional experience
Experience using data to support business process improvement, planning, forecasting, operations, technology implementation, or transformation is highly preferred
Understanding of data risk, controls, privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements is highly preferred
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university is nice to have
Banking, financial services, payments, or financial regulatory experience
Experience with workforce/staff planning, forecasting, capacity planning, budgeting, or planning-model improvement
Experience with regulatory examination or audit-management workflows
Experience supporting implementation or remediation associated with regulatory findings, audit findings, or exam-driven corrective actions
Familiarity with Snowflake, ServiceNow, and SharePoint
Experience working across business, technology, risk, compliance, and operations in highly regulated environments
Strong analytical, cross-functional facilitation, executive communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to take improvements from assessment through implementation and completion
Strong experience in data strategy, data analysis, data requirements, data flows, interfaces, integrations, dependencies, and remediation
Experience conducting current-state assessments, gap analyses, and future-state design
Experience developing business, functional, and data requirements and supporting solutions through implementation
Experience with business process improvement, workflow redesign, performance measurement, and evidence-based assessment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Flexible benefits package