Federal Financial Consultant

Guidehouse

. Support Federal clients across federal grants, reimbursable agreements, procurement processes, and budget formulation and execution .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $74,000 - $124,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Federal financial management, including grants management, procurement processes, and budget formulation. Proficient in analyzing financial data, developing business case documentation, and communicating complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Federal Financial ManagementGrants ManagementBudget FormulationMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyFederal Accounting Regulations

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisCost/Benefit AnalysisData ReconciliationInternal Control AssessmentsData Discrepancy Evaluation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointGoogle Productivity SuiteFederal Financial Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CGFMPMPCFACPA

Industry Keywords

Federal GrantsReimbursable AgreementsProcurement ProcessesDATA ActOMB Circular A-123

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Federal clients across federal grants, reimbursable agreements, procurement processes, and budget formulation and execution
Provide ongoing financial management support in accordance with Federal requirements and guidance
Develop business case documentation, including needs analyses and cost/benefit analyses
Prepare, review, and reconcile federal financial transaction data, reimbursable agreements, and grant-related financial records
Identify process improvements and recommend enhancements to financial operations and controls
Develop presentations, reports, analyses, dashboards, and high-level summaries of financial datasets
Facilitate client meetings and working sessions to gather data, understand requirements, and validate findings
Communicate project status, findings, and next steps to clients and internal stakeholders
Explain financial concepts to non-financial audiences and summarize stakeholder meeting takeaways
Provide analysis and insight to managers and leadership
Research Federal regulations, policies, best practices, and public financial data sources such as USASpending.gov
Investigate financial transaction-level discrepancies
Recommend changes to processes, tools, documentation, data displays, and communication methods
Work independently or as part of cross-functional teams while owning assigned tasks and workstreams
Assist on large to mid-sized projects or task orders, including coordinating activities and deliverables
Contribute to project deadlines, quality expectations, and client satisfaction
Collaborate with project teams, internal support functions, and client stakeholders
Share knowledge, lessons learned, and leading practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust
Must be a US Citizen
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
One (1) to Three (3) years of consulting experience, preferably supporting Federal clients in financial management-related engagements
Experience with Federal financial management, including federal accounting, grants management, reimbursable agreements, procurement processes, or budget formulation and execution
Experience working with Federal agencies and familiarity with Federal accounting requirements
Knowledge of Federal financial management regulations and guidance, including DATA Act, Treasury Financial Manual, FFMIA, OMB Circular A-123, and Federal budget process
Experience developing and delivering training or knowledge transfer materials for Federal stakeholders
Experience performing or supporting internal control assessments or related risk and control activities
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Google Productivity Suite
Ability to manipulate and analyze large datasets, create and iterate formulas, and use PivotTables
Ability to evaluate data discrepancies and apply Federal or Departmental guidance
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Candidates must reside within 50 miles of DC metro area
Active relevant certifications such as CGFM, PMP, CFA, or CPA are nice to have
Experience with Federal reimbursable agreements and interagency agreements is nice to have
Hands-on experience with Federal financial systems is nice to have
General understanding of Power Platform or Google-equivalent automation logic is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Discretionary variable incentive bonus may be available
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
Flexible benefits package
Flexible work arrangements implied by hybrid position