Financial Transformation Business Analyst

Guidehouse

. Help Defense and National Security clients optimize financial management structures by transforming business processes, enhancing operational efficiency, improving transparency and performance management, promoting change management, and ensuring compliance with Federal laws and regulations .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, governance, and strategic portfolio management within federal environments, with a strong focus on compliance, process optimization, and stakeholder collaboration.

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Financial ManagementStrategic Portfolio ManagementFederal ComplianceBusiness AnalysisIT Portfolio Governance

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Hard Skills

Financial Systems ModernizationRequirements DevelopmentTotal Cost of Ownership AnalysisData Flow DocumentationOperational Efficiency Improvement

Soft Skills

FacilitationCommunicationTrainingDecision-MakingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Governance DocumentationReporting ToolsSOP DevelopmentFinancial Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPLean Six Sigma

Industry Keywords

OMB Circulars A-123OMB Circulars A-130FFMIAFISMAFITARADHS MD 102-01

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help Defense and National Security clients optimize financial management structures by transforming business processes, enhancing operational efficiency, improving transparency and performance management, promoting change management, and ensuring compliance with Federal laws and regulations
Evaluate current financial systems and processes and document how data and technology support operations
Shape a forward-looking roadmap for governance, integration, and strategic portfolio management
Partner with process owners, technical stakeholders, and OCFO leaders to clarify requirements and support decision-making
Assess current-state OCFO capabilities, including feeder systems, data interfaces, integrations, reporting tools, and financial processes
Document system inventories and capabilities across financial, budget, procurement, and mixed systems
Develop Total Cost of Ownership baselines for applications
Document data flows, interfaces, manual processes, workarounds, pain points, risks, and audit findings
Contribute to the Current State Assessment Report with findings, gaps, and modernization opportunities
Assess capability gaps against strategic priorities and develop requirements to close identified gaps
Establish project metrics and support IT financial governance processes, standards, and performance metrics
Assist with Analyses of Alternatives and support design and implementation of the SPM Implementation Roadmap
Prepare briefings, decision papers, meeting materials, and governance documentation for an OCFO Governance Board
Document decisions, action items, and risks and track progress against the modernization roadmap
Contribute to monthly status reports covering accomplishments, upcoming activities, risks, issues, and performance metrics
Develop user guides, SOPs, and technical documentation
Support training for Government users and staff on governance and SPM processes
Support transition and knowledge transfer activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance/Accounting, Information Technology, Program Management, or a related field
FIVE (5) years of relevant experience in business analysis, financial management, financial governance, systems, or IT portfolio management, preferably in a federal environment
Experience supporting a federal OCFO, preferably within DHS
Familiarity with OMB Circulars A-123 and A-130, FFMIA, FISMA, FITARA, DHS MD 102-01, and federal financial management system requirements
Experience with IT portfolio governance, capital planning and investment control (CPIC), or strategic portfolio management practices
Certifications such as PMP or Lean Six Sigma
Ability to read, interpret, and develop financial management procedural documents
Ability to read, interpret, and apply legislative and governing authorities to develop financial management policy, regulations, and directives
Ability to develop briefing papers, materials, and graphical presentations, and deliver formal oral presentations to all levels of Government personnel
Ability to research, benchmark, educate, and inform management on alternatives for delivery of financial services
Ability to facilitate decisions vertically and horizontally within complex Government organizations
Experience with system inventories, TCO analysis, AoA, requirements development, or financial systems modernization efforts
Eligibility for a favorable DHS Public trust EOD and fitness determination
Travel required up to 10%

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
Flexible benefits package
Competitive compensation