Guidehouse

Federal Financial Program Analyst Senior Consultant

Guidehouse$98K — $163K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD 'Public Trust.'
  • 4+ years of experience in federal financial management, Working Capital Funds, or billing execution.
  • Experience with cost allocation methodologies and activity-based costing.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support management of federal financial and transformation initiatives.
  • Contribute to PMO activities including POAMs and RAID logs development.
  • Coordinate with client stakeholders for governance processes and status reports.
  • Support federal financial activities like tracking budgets and forecasts.
  • Assist in developing cost allocation methodologies for financial transparency.
  • Validate financial data and support billing and financial management processes.
  • Contribute to audit readiness activities and compliance with federal standards.

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Learning Opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Family:
Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required:
Up to 10%

Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:
  • Support management of federal financial and transformation initiatives, ensuring project scope, schedule, and deliverables are executed effectively.
  • Contribute to Program Management Office (PMO) activities, including development and maintenance of Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) and RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) logs to track risks and dependencies
  • Coordinate with client stakeholders and internal teams to support governance processes, including preparation of status reports, executive briefings, and meeting materials.
  • Support federal financial activities, including tracking budgets, forecasts, and burn rates, and assisting in development of financial status reports and dashboards.
  • Assist in development and implementation of cost allocation methodologies, including activity-based costing models and service catalog structures to support transparent and equitable cost recovery.
  • Support billing and financial management processes, including validating financial data, reconciling charges, financial impact analysis, and ensuring alignment with interagency agreements and funding availability.
  • Assist in development of financial policies, procedures, and documentation to support consistent execution of Working Capital Fund operations and billing practices.
  • Contribute to audit readiness activities, including documentation support, control tracking, and compliance with federal financial management standards (e.g., GAAP, FASAB, FAR).
  • Support stakeholder engagement and change management activities, including preparation of communications, training materials, and user guidance to support adoption of updated financial processes.
  • Maintain project documentation, including work plans, meeting notes, action items, and status reports.
  • Identify risks and issues, escalate as appropriate, and support development of mitigation strategies.


What You Will Need:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST".
  • Based on our contractual obligations, candidate must be located within the United States and US Citizen.
  • This hybrid position role may require up to 3 or more days on-site at the Client's office.
  • 4+ years of experience supporting federal financial management and accounting, Working Capital Funds (WCF), shared services, or billing execution.
  • Experience with cost allocation methodologies, including activity-based costing and rate development.
  • Experience supporting PMO activities, including project tracking, documentation, and risk management.
  • Familiarity with interagency agreements and financial processes supporting reimbursable work.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and contribute to client-facing deliverables.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (financial analysis), PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace productivity suite Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


What Would Be Nice To Have:
  • Experience supporting federal revolving funds or other federal Working Capital Fund environments.
  • Familiarity with federal financial systems (e.g., Delphi) and financial reporting processes.
  • Experience supporting audit readiness, internal controls, or compliance activities aligned with GAAP, FASAB, or OMB A-123.
  • Experience developing financial reports, dashboards, or executive briefings.
  • Exposure to contract financial management or reimbursable agreement tracking.
  • Professional certifications such as CPA, CGFM, or progress toward certification.


The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:
  • 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


About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
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