Transformation & Performance Strategy Consultant

Guidehouse•Tysons, VA

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. The nature of our projects is extremely fluid and requires self-motivated individuals who are willing to develop solutions on their own or in a team of highly skilled professionals. Project members are provided the opportunity to interact with our client’s senior management, and to enhance their skills in technical competency, business development, client service, and people development. Our team provides specialized experience and knowledge in financial management, process analysis, risk management, and performance measurement to support project activities. Specific initiatives and work products that this role supports include: Identify opportunities to streamline financial tools, templates, and workflows, and apply technology enabled improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and consistency across financial management activities. Conduct research to investigate client problems and working collaboratively with a team to formulate and recommend solutions. Support comprehensive assessments of current state processes, including Visio, process maps, and procedures, to identify pain points and improvement opportunities. Activities include collaborating with process owners, reviewing documentation, and recommending future state solutions that align with organizational goals. Support discussions with senior executives and synthesize their input into clear, actionable insights. Support development of strategic missions, visions, goals, objectives, and tracking metrics across Defense and National Security organizations to strengthen transparency, reporting quality, and decision making. Support implementation of comprehensive governance models and communication plans that clearly define roles and responsibilities, set structured decision making and engagement cadences, and support seamless integration across stakeholders. Collaborate with senior team members to embed financial management standards and quality controls into solution design, confirming alignment with federal financial policy, audit readiness requirements, and operational best practices. Standardize and update organizational charts and report templates to streamline professional document creation and governance. Support implementation of transformative initiatives by partnering with team members and senior stakeholders to modernize financial management processes through innovative, user centered solutions. Communicate the implementation of Microsoft 365 Power Platform tools and support stakeholder engagement sessions to gather iterative feedback, confirm alignment, and support change adoption. Support creation and execution of detailed project plans, confirming realistic timelines, clear communication, and ongoing risk and dependency monitoring to maintain project momentum. Provide routine project updates to senior level executive clients, ensuring shared understanding of progress, decisions, risks, and next steps. Deliver a visual identity by refreshing SharePoint sites, emblems, messaging guidelines, and Teams backgrounds with improved content layouts, navigation, and branding Craft executive ready messaging, briefings, talking points, and presentations. Develop and deliver comprehensive, role based training materials (videos, job aids, and quick reference guides) that build capability, reinforce key behaviors, and enhance stakeholder buy in throughout implementation.

Requirements

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
Bachelor’s degree
ONE (1) year related experience to communications, change management, financial transformation, organizational transformation or strategy.

Nice To Haves

Financial Management Experience
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools (SharePoint, Teams, PowerPoint) and digital publishing platforms; strong attention to detail with the ability to develop and edit technical and non‑technical written content and visual presentations; and the ability to quickly synthesize information, learn new skills, apply multiple solutions, and lead client‑facing discussions and meetings.
Experience supporting client meetings and presenting recommendations to senior leadership; applying project management best practices; supporting change management activities (stakeholder engagement, communications planning, readiness assessments); managing multiple tasks simultaneously; applying analytical, problem‑solving, and reporting skills; collaborating in team environments to deliver high‑impact work products; documenting and assessing business processes and recommending improvements; and conducting research to develop and recommend solutions to client challenges.
Relevant certifications in Agile, Scrum, project management, or finance (e.g., CGFM, PMP, CSM, SAFe), or foundational knowledge with intent to pursue certification; knowledge of branding and organizational change best practices and translating them into effective communication strategies; experience in change management or organizational design, preferably in financial or operational modernization environments; and curiosity with the ability to rapidly develop and apply analytics, automation, and digital skills to meet client, stakeholder, and mission needs.

Responsibilities

Identify opportunities to streamline financial tools, templates, and workflows, and apply technology enabled improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and consistency across financial management activities.
Conduct research to investigate client problems and working collaboratively with a team to formulate and recommend solutions.
Support comprehensive assessments of current state processes, including Visio, process maps, and procedures, to identify pain points and improvement opportunities. Activities include collaborating with process owners, reviewing documentation, and recommending future state solutions that align with organizational goals.
Support discussions with senior executives and synthesize their input into clear, actionable insights.
Support development of strategic missions, visions, goals, objectives, and tracking metrics across Defense and National Security organizations to strengthen transparency, reporting quality, and decision making.
Support implementation of comprehensive governance models and communication plans that clearly define roles and responsibilities, set structured decision making and engagement cadences, and support seamless integration across stakeholders.
Collaborate with senior team members to embed financial management standards and quality controls into solution design, confirming alignment with federal financial policy, audit readiness requirements, and operational best practices.
Standardize and update organizational charts and report templates to streamline professional document creation and governance.
Support implementation of transformative initiatives by partnering with team members and senior stakeholders to modernize financial management processes through innovative, user centered solutions.
Communicate the implementation of Microsoft 365 Power Platform tools and support stakeholder engagement sessions to gather iterative feedback, confirm alignment, and support change adoption.
Support creation and execution of detailed project plans, confirming realistic timelines, clear communication, and ongoing risk and dependency monitoring to maintain project momentum.
Provide routine project updates to senior level executive clients, ensuring shared understanding of progress, decisions, risks, and next steps.
Deliver a visual identity by refreshing SharePoint sites, emblems, messaging guidelines, and Teams backgrounds with improved content layouts, navigation, and branding
Craft executive ready messaging, briefings, talking points, and presentations.
Develop and deliver comprehensive, role based training materials (videos, job aids, and quick reference guides) that build capability, reinforce key behaviors, and enhance stakeholder buy in throughout implementation.

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