Federal Financial Management Managing Consultant

Job Family :
Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required :
Up to 10%

Clearance Required :
Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do :

Our Financial Management professionals help our clients in Defense and National Security optimize all elements of their financial management structure by transforming business processes, enhancing operational efficiency, improving transparency and performance management, promoting change management, and complying with Federal laws and regulations.

Specific initiatives and work products that this role supports include:

• Lead teams supporting DFAS financial reporting modernization, automation, and AI/analytics implementations
• Oversee development of analytic products, reconciliations, data pipelines, dashboards, or automation workflows
• Translate DFAS mission needs into technical and functional requirements for AI-enabled solutions
• Manage workstreams addressing key DFAS pain points (JVs, IGT, Treasury reporting, variance analysis, etc.)
• Drive agile ceremonies: backlog refinement, sprint planning, feature decomposition, and stakeholder reviews
• Mentor junior staff, ensure quality delivery, and coordinate with client leadership
• Contribute to governance, documentation, auditability, and change-management efforts

What You Will 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. Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.
• Bachelors Degree
• SIX (6) years of experience in federal financial management, analytics, automation, or technology deliveries

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• Experience supporting DFAS, DoD Comptroller/CFO Act organizations, or federal audit remediation; familiarity with platforms such as Advana/WDP, ERPs, DDRS, Databricks/Lakehouse, AI/ML concepts, and automation tools; experience operating in IL5/FedRAMP-High environments with an understanding of data governance frameworks; and relevant professional certifications such as CPA, PMP, SAFe Scrum Master, CDFM, CGFM, cloud, or analytics certifications.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing client-facing projects; strong expertise in data analysis, financial reporting, or process modernization; and the ability to clearly communicate complex technical or financial topics to senior stakeholders.

The annual salary range for this position is $102,000.00-$170,000.00. 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.

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