Business Operations Lead

Guidehouse

Manager, FS GMS Internal Business Operations Lead at Guidehouse overseeing execution and governance of GMS operations. Collaborating across Finance, Delivery, People, and Solutions functions to drive operational maturity.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,000 - $163,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business operations management, including forecasting, workforce planning, and operational governance. Proven ability to provide actionable insights and lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance efficiency and performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Business Operations ManagementForecastingWorkforce PlanningOperational GovernanceData-Driven Decision Making

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Hard Skills

Resource ManagementFinancial ForecastingKPI TrackingPerformance StandardizationOperational Improvement

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceInfluencing SkillsStructured ThinkingExecution Focus

Certifications & Qualifications

University Degree

Industry Keywords

GMS Business OperationsGovernance ImprovementsOperational KPIsScalabilityEfficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead day-to-day execution of core GMS business operations, including: Resource & bench management, Workforce and financial forecasting, Pipeline / PRT tracking and governance
Own process integrity, standardization, and performance across the business
Provide leadership with timely, accurate, and actionable insights to drive decision-making
Lead and drive internal GMS initiatives (e.g., operating model evolution, tooling, governance improvements)
Act as the connective layer across Finance, Delivery, People, and Solutions functions
Establish and track operational KPIs (e.g., utilization, forecast accuracy, reporting SLAs)
Identify and implement improvements to enhance scalability, efficiency, and cost performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in business operations
Requires a University Degree and prior relevant experience (Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education or advanced degree)
Demonstrated ownership of forecasting, workforce planning, and operational governance at scale
Strong executive presence with ability to influence at Partner / Director level
Highly structured, data-driven, and execution-focused

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
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program