Federal Financial Management Modernization Project Lead

Guidehouse

Financial Management Project Lead overseeing federal financial transformations at Guidehouse. Leading large-scale AI adoption and modernization initiatives in defense and national security sectors.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeIndianapolis • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership for large‑scale DFAS financial transformation, AI adoption, and modernization efforts
Shape solution architectures across analytics, AI/ML, data engineering, automation, and financial process improvement
Direct multi‑team delivery across workstreams involving enterprise data, Treasury reporting, IGT, and controls
Advise senior DFAS and DoW stakeholders on modernization strategy, AI governance, IL5 readiness, and integration roadmap
Drive quality assurance, risk management, stakeholder communications, and long‑term client relationship development
Lead development of scalable, explainable AI and analytics solutions aligned with DFAS mission, compliance, and auditability
Mentor managers and senior technical leads; develop workforce capability and delivery excellence

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.
Bachelors Degree
TEN (10) years of experience leading complex federal financial management, analytics, technology, or AI programs
Demonstrated success leading large teams, managing multi‑phase transformation initiatives, and engaging executive‑level clients; deep expertise in federal financial reporting, audit requirements, and financial systems integration; and the ability to shape AI‑enabled capabilities and guide technical and functional integration efforts.

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

AIMLdata engineeringfinancial process improvementquality assurancerisk managementanalytics solutionsfinancial reportingaudit requirementsfinancial systems integration

Soft Skills

strategic leadershipstakeholder communicationsclient relationship developmentmentoringworkforce capability developmentdelivery excellence

Certifications

Federal or DoD SECRET security clearanceBachelors Degree