Management Consultant – Defense & Security, Internal Controls & Fraud

Guidehouse

. Lead teams in documenting current state processes and controls .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $113,000 - $188,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, audit readiness, and risk reporting, with a strong focus on business process documentation and internal controls. Proven ability to lead teams, conduct site visits, and support proposal development for Federal clients.

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Federal Financial ManagementAudit ReadinessBusiness Process DocumentationFraud Risk MitigationTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

AccountingFinanceAuditChange ManagementBusiness ManagementInternal ControlsForensic AnalysisProcess MappingCash Disbursement ControlsRisk Reporting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsClient-Facing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Federal or DoD 'SECRET' Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Control RemediationProcess ImprovementsSOPsDocumentationProposal Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead teams in documenting current state processes and controls
Conduct site visits and walkthroughs
Proactively identify financial and fraud risks
Partner with senior leadership on control remediation and process improvements
Lead business process documentation, flowcharts, SOPs, and review methodologies to safeguard Federal funds
Conduct control reviews over cash disbursements to support clients in standardized business processes
Strengthen documentation, controls, and audit trails over funds and processes
Advise senior Federal stakeholders on financial management, audit readiness, and risk reporting
Support business development efforts, including proposal writing, technical solutioning, and pricing support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse
Bachelor's degree
SEVEN (7)+ years of experience in accounting, finance, audit, change management, or business management
Experience leading teams and working directly with senior stakeholders
Strong understanding of business process documentation, internal controls, and audit readiness
Experience identifying and mitigating financial and fraud risks
Strong analytical, communication, and client-facing skills
Ability to support proposal development, technical solutioning, and pricing activities
Experience supporting Federal clients
Experience with cash disbursement controls and business process reviews
Experience with site visits, walkthroughs, and process mapping
Knowledge of Federal financial management, audit readiness, and risk reporting
Experience with internal controls, fraud detection, or forensic analysis
Ability to travel up to 25%

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