Federal Financial Management Modernization Project Lead

Guidehouse•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Our Financial Management professionals help our clients in Defense and National Security optimize all elements of their financial management structure by transforming business processes, enhancing operational efficiency, improving transparency and performance management, promoting change management, and complying with Federal laws and regulations. This role provides strategic leadership for large-scale DFAS financial transformation, AI adoption, and modernization efforts. It involves shaping solution architectures across analytics, AI/ML, data engineering, automation, and financial process improvement. The lead will direct multi-team delivery across workstreams involving enterprise data, Treasury reporting, IGT, and controls, and advise senior DFAS and DoW stakeholders on modernization strategy, AI governance, IL5 readiness, and integration roadmap. Key aspects include driving quality assurance, risk management, stakeholder communications, and long-term client relationship development, as well as leading the development of scalable, explainable AI and analytics solutions aligned with DFAS mission, compliance, and auditability. The position also includes mentoring managers and senior technical leads to develop workforce capability and delivery excellence.

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
Bachelors Degree
TEN (10) years of experience leading complex federal financial management, analytics, technology, or AI programs
Demonstrated success leading large teams, managing multi‑phase transformation initiatives, and engaging executive‑level clients
Deep expertise in federal financial reporting, audit requirements, and financial systems integration
Ability to shape AI‑enabled capabilities and guide technical and functional integration efforts

Nice To Haves

Experience advising DFAS, DoD, OUSD(C), or CFO Act agencies at the enterprise level
Expertise with platforms such as WDP/Advana, Databricks, ERPs, Treasury systems, and enterprise automation tools
Experience with AI governance, model oversight, MLOps, data lineage, and IL5/FedRAMP‑High architectures
Relevant professional certifications including CPA, CDFM, CGFM, PMP, SAFe, cloud architect, or AI/analytics credentials

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for large‑scale DFAS financial transformation, AI adoption, and modernization efforts
Shape solution architectures across analytics, AI/ML, data engineering, automation, and financial process improvement
Direct multi‑team delivery across workstreams involving enterprise data, Treasury reporting, IGT, and controls
Advise senior DFAS and DoW stakeholders on modernization strategy, AI governance, IL5 readiness, and integration roadmap
Drive quality assurance, risk management, stakeholder communications, and long‑term client relationship development
Lead development of scalable, explainable AI and analytics solutions aligned with DFAS mission, compliance, and auditability
Mentor managers and senior technical leads; develop workforce capability and delivery excellence

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