Business Operations Specialist

Guidehouse•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Business Operations Specialist supports Department of Defense (DoD) clients with high-visibility strategic, financial, and operational initiatives. The role requires expertise in DoD financial management, strategic planning, and executive decision support, with direct engagement with senior-level government stakeholders. The specialist leads strategic initiatives and manages senior client relationships across complex financial management and organizational priorities. The role also supports long-term programmatic and strategic planning, including rapid responses to emerging client needs, and develops executive-ready analyses, recommendations, briefings, and decision-support materials. The position performs duties independently and serves as a trusted advisor to senior client leadership.

Requirements

Master’s degree.
Seven years of experience in DoD financial management.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Secret security clearance; approved clearance adjudication is required before onboarding.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret or higher-level security clearance.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Power BI, and Visio.
Business acumen, including experience in management consulting, business development support, and professional development initiatives.
Demonstrated experience independently performing strategic financial management and business operations duties.

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, 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 DoD programming and budget formulation activities, including Budget Estimate Submissions (BES), President’s Budget (PB) materials, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) certification documentation, and O&M budgets and execution tracking.
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 and serve as a trusted advisor to senior client leadership.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
Personal and family sick time and company-paid holidays.
May be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.
Parental leave and adoption assistance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Basic life and supplemental life insurance.
Health Savings Account and dental/vision and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Student loan paydown.
Tuition reimbursement, personal development, and learning opportunities.
Skills development and certifications.
Employee referral program.
Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach.
Emergency back-up childcare program.
Mobility stipend.
Flexible benefits package.