Financial Transformation Business Analyst

Guidehouse•McLean, VA

4d•$98,000 - $163,000

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking Business Analysts to support an Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) client in advancing financial management modernization efforts. The role evaluates current financial systems and processes, documents how data and technology support operations, and helps shape a roadmap to strengthen governance, integration, and strategic portfolio management. As part of a collaborative analyst team, the Business Analyst partners with process owners, technical stakeholders, and OCFO leaders to clarify requirements, support decision-making, and develop artifacts for a sustainable, enterprise-wide Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) function. Financial Management Transformation professionals help clients in Defense and National Security optimize financial management through business process transformation, operational efficiency, improved transparency and performance management, change management, and compliance with federal laws and regulations. Projects are fluid and require self-motivated individuals able to develop solutions independently or with highly skilled teams. Project members may engage directly with senior client leadership and develop technical, business development, client service, and people development expertise. The team brings specialized knowledge in financial management, process analysis, risk management, and performance measurement. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain Federal or DoD Public Trust clearance, with approved adjudication required before onboarding. The annual salary range is $98,000 to $163,000, with compensation decisions based on factors including skills, experience, training, clearances, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust; approved Public Trust adjudication is required before onboarding.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance/Accounting, Information Technology, Program Management, or a related field.
Five years of relevant experience in business analysis, financial management, financial governance, systems, or IT portfolio management; federal environment experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Active Public Trust or suitability.
Experience supporting a federal OCFO, preferably within DHS.
Familiarity with OMB Circulars A-123 and A-130, FFMIA, FISMA, FITARA, DHS MD 102-01, and federal financial management system requirements.
Experience with IT portfolio governance, capital planning and investment control (CPIC), or strategic portfolio management practices.
Certifications such as PMP or Lean Six Sigma.
Ability to read, interpret, and develop financial management procedural documents.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply legislative and governing authorities to develop financial management policy, regulations, and directives.
Ability to develop briefing papers, materials, and graphical presentations, and deliver formal oral presentations to all levels of Government personnel.
Ability to research, benchmark, educate, and inform management on alternatives for delivery of financial services.
Ability to facilitate decisions vertically and horizontally within complex Government organizations.
Experience with system inventories, TCO analysis, AoA, requirements development, or financial systems modernization efforts.
Eligibility for a favorable DHS Public Trust EOD and fitness determination.

Responsibilities

Partner with business and technical stakeholders to assess current OCFO capabilities, including feeder systems, data interfaces and integrations, and reporting tools and processes.
Document the inventory and capabilities of current financial, budget, procurement, and mixed systems.
Develop a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) baseline for each application, including licensing, hosting, and maintenance costs.
Document data flows and interfaces, manual processes and workarounds, and systems and reporting pain points, risks, and audit findings.
Contribute to the Current State Assessment Report, including findings, gaps, and opportunities for consolidation, modernization, and automation.
Assess current capabilities and gaps against strategic priorities, plans, goals, and objectives, and develop and assess requirements to address identified gaps.
Establish metrics to measure project objectives and mitigation of capability gaps, and support IT financial governance processes, standards, and performance metrics.
Assist with Analyses of Alternatives (AoA) for solution requests and support design and implementation of the SPM Implementation Roadmap.
Prepare briefings, decision papers, and meeting materials for an OCFO Governance Board; document decisions, action items, and risks; and track progress against the modernization roadmap.
Contribute to monthly status reports covering accomplishments, upcoming activities, risks, issues, and performance metrics.
Develop user guides, standard operating procedures, and technical documentation.
Support training for Government users and support staff on governance and SPM processes, and support transition and knowledge transfer activities.