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Project Analyst

US - DC, Washington

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Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
$74,000 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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the posting

Job Family :

  • Strategy & Transformation Consulting
  • Travel Required :
  • Up to 10%
  • Clearance Required :

Active Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do :

Guidehouse is seeking a project analyst to help transform business processes, develop and implement organizational strategies, improve efficiency and operations, and increase transparency and performance management f o r our national security and federal law enforcement clients .

As an analyst, you will be a critical member of project teams, helping our clients solve complex business challenges from strategy through execution. This includes conducting qualitative and qualitative data analysis, preparing and presenting well-organized, effective reports and presentations to client and internal executives, and supporting day-to-day operational meetings with clients and consulting leaders .

  • Responsibilities:
  • As an analyst, you will have an opportunity to deepen your specialized knowledge and consulting skills, with room for long-term professional growth and career development within the firm. We are looking for candidates who are self-motivated, outcomes oriented, and capable and willing to develop solutions on their own and collaboratively as part of a team of highly skilled professionals.

The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of professional experience with expertise in two or more of the following areas:

Proven abilities and prior success working in a fast-paced environment with expectations to own projects, serving as a client advisor to help provide clarity and direction in ambiguous situations

Assist in establishing or improving governance processes, workflows, and standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency and consistency

Prior development of strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills required , including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into tangible documents and/or deliverables

Prior experience in creating executive-level strategic communications and visuals

Prior experiencing developing and executing a stakeholder engagement and communications plan to engender alignment and buy-in across a large, diverse set of stakeholders without direct lines of reporting/authority

Prior experience in preparing and/or facilitating client meetings and synthesizing data into high-level outputs

Prior experience facilitating the implementation of program and the program management initiatives

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple simultaneous projects in addition to time-sensitive ad-hoc requests

Excellent skills in MS Office Suite (e.g., PowerPoint and Excel)

Familiarity with data analysis and visualization approaches and tools

** This role is 100% onsite **

What You Will Need :

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED Top Secret Federal or DoD security clearance

Bachelor's degree

TWO ( 2 ) or more years of professional experience in consulting, strategy, organizational transformation, organizational development, process improvement, workforce strategy, change management, communications, monitoring and evaluation, or human capital.

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What Would Be Nice To Have :

Change management, process improvement, or project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, Lean Six Sigma Green or Yellow Belt)

Experience supporting or managing project plans, governance structures, performance metrics, or program documentatio

Experience developing new and re-designing existing processes to meet new and/or evolving business requirements

Knowledge of project lifecycle phases, risk mitigation approaches, and schedule management best practices

Ability to think strategically while delivering tactically, with a keen attention to detail

Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Demonstrated curiosity and creative thinking, with the ability to explore new approaches, challenge assumptions, and identify innovative solutions to complex problems

Experience performing data analysis and using findings to recommend and implement improvements

Demonstrated ability to collaborate and contribute as a team member, understanding personal and team roles, contributing to a positive working environment by building relationships with team members, and proactively seeking guidance, clarification, and feedback

Experience prioritizing and handling multiple tasks, researching and analyzing pertinent client, industry and technical matters, and utilizing problem-solving skills to achieve desired outcomes

  • The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
  • 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.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com . Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com . Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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