Manager, Federal Financial Program Analyst

Guidehouse

Lead and manage a complex federal financial program, overseeing delivery phases and ensuring compliance with federal standards. Manage PMO leadership capacity and direct design of financial models.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeDistrict of Columbia, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $113,000 - $188,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDelphi

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage a complex federal financial and transformation program, overseeing all phases of delivery (initiation through closeout) with accountability for scope, risk, schedule, budget, and quality outcomes.
Serve in a PMO leadership capacity, establishing and maintaining project plans, risk management, and integrated master schedules to drive execution across interdependent workstreams.
Lead enterprise-wide change management and stakeholder engagement strategies, including readiness assessments, impact analyses, and development of communications, training, and knowledge management solutions (e.g., SharePoint portals, SOPs, training materials).
Direct the design and implementation of cost allocation and billing models, including activity-based costing, service catalog development, and standardized financial data structures to support full cost recovery.
Provide oversight of automated billing and financial integration solutions, including data ingestion/normalization, and integration with federal financial systems to ensure accuracy and traceability.
Lead development of functional requirements, modernization roadmaps, and enterprise financial architecture strategies to support transition to scalable, cloud-enabled solutions.
Oversee contract administration and transition activities, including due diligence assessments, contract inventory management, and transition strategy recommendations (e.g., novation vs. recompete).
Identify, manage, and mitigate program risks and dependencies; proactively escalate issues and implement corrective actions to maintain delivery and client satisfaction.
Ensure compliance with federal financial management standards and internal controls (e.g., GAAP, FASAB, FAR) and lead audit readiness and documentation efforts.
Mentor junior staff, manage team performance, and contribute to business development, proposal efforts, and client relationship management.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST".
Based on our contractual obligations, candidate must be located within the United States and US Citizen.
6+ years of experience supporting governmental financial management, shared services, Working Capital Funds (WCF), or large-scale transformation programs.
Experience supporting federal revolving funds or other federal Working Capital Fund environments.
Demonstrated experience leading PMO functions and governance structures.
Strong understanding of federal financial processes, including cost allocation, billing, budgeting, and financial reporting in a cost-recovery environment.
Experience with federal financial systems and processes such as Delphi, and G-Invoicing.
Experience leading or supporting data-driven financial transformation, including data integration, normalization, and reporting across multiple systems.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in complex, matrixed organizations.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical and financial concepts for executive audiences.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling/analysis), PowerPoint (executive presentations), and Word.
Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace productivity suite Docs, Sheets, and Slides.

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 managementcost allocationbillingbudgetingfinancial reportingdata integrationdata normalizationfinancial modelingcloud-enabled solutionsaudit readiness

Soft Skills

leadershipstakeholder engagementanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunication skillsteam performance managementclient relationship managementchange managementrisk managementcross-functional team leadership

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeFederal or DoD Public Trust