Job Family:Finance & Accounting Consulting
Travel Required:Up to 10%
Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do:As a legal professional in Guidehouse's Financial Management (FM) practice supporting Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture clients, you will bring a vast range of experiences across financial management and financial policy to lead initiatives that transform core financial management functions and operations. As a Policy and Law SME, you'll help our clients across the Department of Justice:
- Analyze and support development of policies, procedures, and guidance
- Research federal, state, and local regulations, and emerging issues affecting the asset forfeiture program
- Support program planning, project tracking, and brief preparation for internal stakeholders and leadership
- Monitor legislative and regulatory activity, identify potential impacts, and help translate findings into actionable policy options
- Analyze and support FOIA matters by reviewing responsive records, identifying legal and policy issues, and drafting proposed responses
- You will not be responsible for providing legal advice or representation and operate under Government counsel direction
What You Will Need:- Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Public Trust security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE "PUBLIC TRUST" or higher-level clearance are preferred.
- Juris Doctor (bar membership is preferred but not required).
- TEN (10) or more years' experience supporting Federal programs with legal, legislative, or policy analysis.
What Would Be Nice To Have:- Strong leadership, communication, and project management capabilities; ability to synthesize complex information and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.
- Currently licensed as an attorney, in active (or equivalent) status and in good standing, with the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth.
- Demonstrated experience supporting FOIA processes within a federal environment.
- Experience analyzing statutes, regulations, and policy guidance affecting financial or law-enforcement programs preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills; basic proficiency in Excel, data analysis, and quantitative reasoning; ability to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly; exposure to Python, SQL, or data visualization tools; internship or academic project experience in federal financial management or analytics; interest in automation (RPA), AI, or data engineering concepts; and familiarity with USSGL, GTAS, or federal accounting principles.
The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. 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
