Senior Consultant – Federal Financial Management Modernization

Guidehouse

. 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.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $89,000 - $148,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERPPythonServiceNowSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Analyze DFAS financial reporting processes and identify opportunities for improvement, automation, or AI enablement
Develop or support advanced analytics, reconciliations, data pipelines, or data quality reviews
Work with systems such as ERP(s), DDRS, WDP/Advana, GTAS, Treasury reporting data, and IGT datasets
Deliver components of solutions related to JVs, period close, IGT elimination, FBWT, or variance analysis
Build dashboards, workflows, or analytic products that enhance financial transparency
Participate in backlog refinement, user story development, and cross‑functional agile delivery

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.
Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.
Bachelor's Degree
TWO (2) years of experience in financial management, analytics, data engineering, audit, or related fields
Experience with DoD or DFAS financial reporting, Treasury reporting, or audit remediation; familiarity with platforms such as Advana/WDP, Databricks, ServiceNow, UiPath, or other low-code automation tools; understanding of IL5/FedRAMP environments, data governance, and controls; and relevant certifications such as CPA, CGFM, CDFM, data analytics, or cloud/technology credentials.
Proficiency with analytical and scripting tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python, data visualization); strong communication skills with the ability to convey findings to technical and non-technical audiences; and the ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and collaborate effectively in agile project teams.

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial managementanalyticsdata engineeringauditdata pipelinesdata quality reviewsscriptingdata visualizationautomationvariance analysis

Soft Skills

strong communicationcollaborationprioritizationindependenceagile project delivery

Certifications

CPACGFMCDFMdata analyticscloud credentials