Federal Financial Management Transformation Senior Consultant

Job Family :

• Operational Effectiveness Consulting
• Travel Required :

• Up to 10%
• Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain NACI

What You Will Do:

Federal Financial Management Transformation Senior Consultants support federal clients in improving budget and financial management operations by enhancing efficiency, modernizing processes through data analytics and AI-enabled tools, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. In this role, you will lead and support client engagements by facilitating requirements gathering, designing and implementing solutions to address complex challenges, and driving process improvements to strengthen financial effectiveness. You will build trusted client relationships, contribute to program management and data analysis efforts, and mentor junior team members while applying best practices in communication, monitoring, and evaluation.

Specific Responsibilities Will Include:

Collaborate with federal health clients to design and enhance budget and financial management processes across the full budget lifecycle

Lead and support complex financial transformation efforts using best practices in process improvement, change management, and stakeholder engagement

Plan and facilitate meetings and working sessions with stakeholders, including executive-level clients, to gather requirements, identify challenges, and drive alignment

Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to collect qualitative and quantitative data (e.g., interviews, focus groups, document and data reviews)

Analyze data to generate actionable insights that address complex financial management challenges and support client decision-making

Lead the development of key deliverables, including analyses, reports, requirements documentation, SOPs, tools, templates, and dashboards

Communicate findings and recommendations clearly and effectively to clients, leadership, and diverse stakeholder groups

Deliver high-quality client service in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and team members

Provide guidance, feedback, and mentorship to junior team members

Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture

Leverage firm capabilities, methodologies, and solutions to enhance client delivery

Support internal initiatives and business development efforts, including proposals and communities of practice

What You Will Need:

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "NACI"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their NACI prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE NACI or SUITABILITY are preferred.

Bachelor's Degree

THREE (3) or more years of relevant experience in finance and/or data analytics, including at least ONE (1) year supporting federal financial management and budget lifecycle activities (e.g., spend plan development, execution, closeout, and status of funds reporting), with proficiency in data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Experience supporting federal health organizations (e.g., CDC)

Minimum of 2 years leading projects or large workstreams, including managing timelines and overseeing small teams

Strong data analysis skills with the ability to generate insights and implement process improvements

Experience designing new and re-engineering existing processes to meet evolving business needs

Ability to think strategically while executing tactically in fast-paced environments

Proven ability to break down complex client challenges into clear, actionable solutions

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels and create visually compelling materials

Demonstrated ability to build client relationships, identify needs, and deliver high-quality results while managing competing priorities

Proven collaboration skills and team-oriented mindset

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Basic familiarity with AI tools to support efficient delivery

What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

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

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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