Federal Financial Management Modernization Project Lead

Guidehouse

. Provide strategic leadership for large-scale DFAS financial transformation, AI adoption, and modernization efforts .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strategic leadership in financial transformation and AI adoption, with a focus on compliance, auditability, and operational efficiency. Possesses deep expertise in federal financial reporting and systems integration, along with the ability to mentor teams and engage with executive-level stakeholders.

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Federal Financial ManagementAI GovernanceFinancial Systems IntegrationTransformation Initiatives LeadershipStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingData EngineeringAI/ML Solution DevelopmentAutomationRisk ManagementQuality AssuranceChange ManagementPerformance ManagementComplianceAudit Requirements

Soft Skills

Strategic LeadershipMentoringClient Relationship DevelopmentCommunicationTeam Management

Tools & Technologies

WDP/AdvanaDatabricksERPsTreasury SystemsEnterprise Automation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACDFMCGFMPMPSAFe

Industry Keywords

Federal LawsDoDDFASOUSD(C)CFO Act AgenciesIL5FedRAMP-HighMLOpsData LineageEnterprise Level Advising

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership for large-scale DFAS financial transformation, AI adoption, and modernization efforts
Shape solution architectures across analytics, AI/ML, data engineering, automation, and financial process improvement
Direct multi-team delivery across enterprise data, Treasury reporting, IGT, and controls workstreams
Advise senior DFAS and DoW stakeholders on modernization strategy, AI governance, IL5 readiness, and integration roadmap
Drive quality assurance, risk management, stakeholder communications, and long-term client relationship development
Lead development of scalable, explainable AI and analytics solutions aligned with DFAS mission, compliance, and auditability
Mentor managers and senior technical leads; develop workforce capability and delivery excellence
Help Defense and National Security clients optimize financial management structures, transform business processes, enhance operational efficiency, improve transparency and performance management, promote change management, and comply with Federal laws and regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; approved adjudication is required prior to onboarding
Bachelor's degree
Ten (10) years of experience leading complex federal financial management, analytics, technology, or AI programs
Demonstrated success leading large teams, managing multi-phase transformation initiatives, and engaging executive-level clients
Deep expertise in federal financial reporting, audit requirements, and financial systems integration
Ability to shape AI-enabled capabilities and guide technical and functional integration efforts
Preferred: active SECRET or higher-level clearance
Nice to have: experience advising DFAS, DoD, OUSD(C), or CFO Act agencies at enterprise level
Nice to have: expertise with WDP/Advana, Databricks, ERPs, Treasury systems, and enterprise automation tools
Nice to have: experience with AI governance, model oversight, MLOps, data lineage, and IL5/FedRAMP-High architectures
Nice to have: professional certifications including CPA, CDFM, CGFM, PMP, SAFe, cloud architect, or AI/analytics credentials

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Up to 10% travel requirement