Business Operations Specialist

Guidehouse•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Support Department of Defense (DoD) clients with high-visibility strategic, financial, and operational initiatives. This role requires deep expertise in DoD financial management, strategic planning, and executive decision support, and includes direct engagement with senior-level government stakeholders. Lead high-visibility strategic initiatives and manage senior-level client relationships across complex financial management and organizational priorities. Execute and support long-term programmatic and strategic planning efforts, including rapid response to emerging client needs. Develop executive-ready analyses, recommendations, briefings, and decision-support materials for senior leadership. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and recommend actionable courses of action. Support DoD strategic financial management activities, including programming, budgeting, execution, and spend plan analysis. Support mission-critical activities related to DoD programming and budget formulation, including Budget Estimate Submissions (BES), President’s Budget (PB) materials, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) certification documentation, O&M budgets, execution tracking, and financial improvement. Improve organizational effectiveness through business process analysis, governance support, and targeted transformation initiatives. Facilitate senior-level meetings, working sessions, and stakeholder engagements. Support organizational culture, workforce, and professional development initiatives aligned with client priorities. Perform assigned duties independently, serving as a trusted advisor to senior client leadership.

Requirements

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.
Master’s degree
SEVEN (7) years of experience in DoD financial management

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Power BI and Visio
Demonstrated business acumen, including experience in Management consulting, Business development support and Professional development initiatives
Demonstrated experience performing strategic financial management and business operations duties independently
Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead high-visibility strategic initiatives and manage senior-level client relationships across complex financial management and organizational priorities
Execute and support long-term programmatic and strategic planning efforts, including rapid response to emerging client needs
Develop executive-ready analyses, recommendations, briefings, and decision-support materials for senior leadership
Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and recommend actionable courses of action
Support DoD strategic financial management activities, including programming, budgeting, execution, and spend plan analysis
Support mission-critical activities related to DoD programming and budget formulation, including Budget Estimate Submissions (BES), President’s Budget (PB) materials, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) certification documentation, O&M budgets, execution tracking, and financial improvement
Improve organizational effectiveness through business process analysis, governance support, and targeted transformation initiatives
Facilitate senior-level meetings, working sessions, and stakeholder engagements
Support organizational culture, workforce, and professional development initiatives aligned with client priorities
Perform assigned duties independently, serving as a trusted advisor to senior client leadership

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