Business Analytics Consultant

Guidehouse • Washington, DC

1d • $74,000 - $124,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking a Data Analytics Consultant to support Homeland Security and Federal Law Enforcement clients in improving mission operations, enhancing organizational effectiveness, and advancing digital transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor, partnering with client stakeholders to analyze business challenges, evaluate operational processes, develop data-driven recommendations, and implement solutions leveraging analytics, business intelligence, automation, and low-code technologies. This role combines consulting, process improvement, and technical solution delivery to help clients achieve mission-critical outcomes.

Requirements

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TOP SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Public Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• TWO (2) or more years of professional experience in consulting, business analysis, business intelligence, analytics, process improvement, or technology transformation.
• Experience developing dashboards, reports, and visualizations using Power BI.
• Experience gathering, documenting, and translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Understanding of business process analysis, workflow optimization, and operational performance measurement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting findings to stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Experience documenting requirements, creating functional specifications, technical user guides, and preparing wireframes/flowcharts
• Experience with HR data analytics and reporting.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management abilities, with a keen eye for detail
• Ability to manage multi-task projects
• Knowledge and experience working with Power Apps and Power Automate

Responsibilities

• Evaluate business processes, operational workflows, and organizational challenges to identify opportunities for improvement and modernization.
• Lead requirements gathering sessions, stakeholder interviews, workshops, and discovery meetings to understand client needs and define solution strategies.
• Analyze business problems and operational data to identify trends, risks, performance gaps, and opportunities for increased efficiency.
• Develop and maintain executive dashboards, scorecards, and data visualizations using Power BI and other analytics tools.
• Design and implement Power Apps solutions that streamline data collection, case management, workflow tracking, and operational reporting.
• Develop Power Automate workflows to automate business processes, improve data quality, and reduce manual effort.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical and functional solution designs.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics frameworks, and performance measurement strategies that support mission and organizational objectives.
• Conduct process analysis and recommend improvements that enhance effectiveness, accountability, and decision-making.
• Create process maps, workflow diagrams, user stories, functional requirements, and technical documentation.
• Present findings, recommendations, and solutions to client leadership and program stakeholders.
• Collaborate with client teams, technical resources, and project managers to ensure successful solution delivery and adoption.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through analytics, reporting, and business process automation.
• Deliver client services while supporting business development activities, proposal efforts, internal initiatives, and professional development.
• Manage project tasks, timelines, and deliverables while balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic consulting environment.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level