Job Family:
Finance & Accounting Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
We are seeking an experienced Acquisition Financial Management & Program Analyst to provide dedicated financial management support to USTRANSCOM Program Managers (PMs) and designated acquisition program portfolio stakeholders. The successful candidate will support lifecycle financial execution, reporting, budget planning, and acquisition program analysis while ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) financial and acquisition regulations.
This position requires expertise in acquisition financial management, program execution, fiscal analysis, budget formulation and execution, and the ability to leverage DoD financial management systems to support decision-making across acquisition portfolios.
Key Responsibilities
Provide lifecycle financial management support to ensure timely financial execution, reporting, and program analysis.
Develop, maintain, and manage program financial tracking documentation and reporting tools.
Support government financial management program execution activities and advise stakeholders on financial status, risks, and opportunities.
Utilize automated management and financial information systems such as:
DEAMS
ITS
CRIS
EDA
Other Government-approved acquisition and financial systems
Conduct fact-finding, analytical, budgeting, and advisory support activities.
Analyze impacts of evolving acquisition laws, regulations, policies, and directives and provide recommendations to program leadership.
Support fiscal year closeout activities and financial reconciliation efforts.
Review, monitor, and follow up on funding obligations and financial execution.
Assist with cleaning up Unliquidated Obligations (ODL) and ensuring accounts are balanced and TWCF operating funds are properly expensed.
Prepare and brief monthly budget execution reports and PM financial updates.
Develop quarterly Integrated Program Review (IPR) financial presentations.
Maintain awareness of changing acquisition laws, policies, regulations, and directives affecting program execution.
What You Will Need:
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. Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Acquisition Management, or related field.
Minimum ONE (1) year of relevant financial management experience.
5 days per week working on-site required.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Experience supporting USTRANSCOM, Air Force, or other DoD acquisition organizations.
Experience with DEAMS, ITS, CRIS, EDA, or comparable DoD financial systems.
Experience supporting TWCF-funded organizations.
Knowledge of PPBE processes and Program Budget Review (PBR) activities.
Current DEAMS training or demonstrated experience with DEAMS.
Strong attention to detail and fiscal accountability.
Ability to work independently while supporting multiple stakeholders and priorities.
Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable recommendations.
Experience supporting government program managers and senior leadership in a fast-paced acquisition environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and financial management requirements.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
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 an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Skills Required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Secret security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Acquisition Management, or a related field
- At least one year of relevant financial management experience
- Work onsite five days per week
- Experience supporting USTRANSCOM, the Air Force, or other DoD acquisition organizations
- Experience with DEAMS, ITS, CRIS, EDA, or comparable DoD financial systems
- Experience supporting TWCF-funded organizations
- Knowledge of PPBE processes and Program Budget Review activities
- Current DEAMS training or demonstrated DEAMS experience
- Strong attention to detail and fiscal accountability
- Ability to work independently while supporting multiple stakeholders and priorities
- Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable recommendations
- Experience supporting government program managers and senior leadership in an acquisition environment
- Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and financial management requirements
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Guidehouse Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Guidehouse and has not been reviewed or approved by Guidehouse.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests the benefits package includes broad medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability coverage, which is often seen as a strong foundational offering. Access to HSA/FSA options further supports day-to-day healthcare and dependent-care needs.
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Parental & Family Support — Feedback suggests parental leave and adoption assistance are available, alongside an emergency back-up childcare program. These offerings indicate meaningful support for employees managing family responsibilities.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Feedback suggests flexible work options and counseling/EAP-style support are part of the broader rewards mix. Additional lifestyle-oriented perks like community events and referral programs are also described as available in some contexts.
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What We Do
Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 12,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies.
