Consulting Analyst - Federal Financial Services - Campus 2027

Guidehouse•McLean, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an employee in the Financial Services segment at Guidehouse, you will join a team of professionals who combine technical expertise with business pragmatism to support clients including approximately 300 financial services companies; 8 of the Top 10 largest banks in the U.S.; all of the Big 5 banks in Canada; federal financial regulators and lending agencies; and top U.S. and international law firms. You will have a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a variety of areas while working in a collaborative team environment to provide our clients with innovate solutions to their most pressing problems. Our consultants perform a wide range of functions including but not limited to: Analytics and Problem Solving – perform critical, value-add work that can directly impact our clients’ bottom line. Client Service and Project Management – work on challenging, mission critical engagements in a collaborative setting to deliver results that exceed client expectations. Practice and Business Development – participate in a variety of practice initiatives (e.g., recruiting, people and culture, internal communications, and training) and assist senior practitioners in the pursuit of new business opportunities. Industry Knowledge and Development – expand your industry knowledge, develop core consulting capabilities and learn to effectively articulate our competitive differentiators to clients. As a Consulting Analyst, you will create and present quality deliverables that support essential project workstreams, gather and analyze data, identify gaps and trends, make recommendations related to baseline performance and structure and establish best practices / benchmarks. You will follow a clearly defined career path and have opportunities throughout your journey to develop specialized industry knowledge and consulting skills. As you develop project management skills and leadership abilities, you will have the opportunity to progress to the Senior Consultant level.

Requirements

Must still be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program through Fall 2026 and graduate by Summer 2027
A business-related or technical major (e.g. Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Management, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, or Mathematics)
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust, Secret, or higher level of federal/government security clearance
US Citizenship is required for security clearance

Nice To Haves

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Creative problem-solving ability and a collaborative mindset
Strong data analysis skills
Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize tasks
Highly motivated, driven, and dynamic attitude towards work and career
Ability to excel within a team environment and independently
Passion about work and personal life
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Access, and Visio is a plus
Demonstrable willingness to travel up to 100% for client engagements and work overtime when needed

Responsibilities

Create and present quality deliverables that support essential project workstreams
Gather and analyze data
Identify gaps and trends
Make recommendations related to baseline performance and structure
Establish best practices / benchmarks
Participate in a variety of practice initiatives (e.g., recruiting, people and culture, internal communications, and training)
Assist senior practitioners in the pursuit of new business opportunities

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