Manager, Federal Financial Program Analyst

Job Family:

Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

• Lead and manage a complex federal financial and transformation program, overseeing all phases of delivery (initiation through closeout) with accountability for scope, risk, schedule, budget, and quality outcomes.
• Serve in a PMO leadership capacity, establishing and maintaining project plans, risk management, and integrated master schedules to drive execution across interdependent workstreams.
• Lead enterprise-wide change management and stakeholder engagement strategies, including readiness assessments, impact analyses, and development of communications, training, and knowledge management solutions (e.g., SharePoint portals, SOPs, training materials).
• Direct the design and implementation of cost allocation and billing models, including activity-based costing, service catalog development, and standardized financial data structures to support full cost recovery.
• Provide oversight of automated billing and financial integration solutions, including data ingestion/normalization, and integration with federal financial systems to ensure accuracy and traceability.
• Lead development of functional requirements, modernization roadmaps, and enterprise financial architecture strategies to support transition to scalable, cloud-enabled solutions.
• Oversee contract administration and transition activities, including due diligence assessments, contract inventory management, and transition strategy recommendations (e.g., novation vs. recompete).
• Identify, manage, and mitigate program risks and dependencies; proactively escalate issues and implement corrective actions to maintain delivery and client satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with federal financial management standards and internal controls (e.g., GAAP, FASAB, FAR) and lead audit readiness and documentation efforts.
• Mentor junior staff, manage team performance, and contribute to business development, proposal efforts, and client relationship management.

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.
• 6+ years of experience supporting governmental financial management, shared services, Working Capital Funds (WCF), or large-scale transformation programs.
• Experience supporting federal revolving funds or other federal Working Capital Fund environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading PMO functions and governance structures.
• Strong understanding of federal financial processes, including cost allocation, billing, budgeting, and financial reporting in a cost-recovery environment.
• Experience with federal financial systems and processes such as Delphi, and G-Invoicing.
• Experience leading or supporting data-driven financial transformation, including data integration, normalization, and reporting across multiple systems.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical and financial concepts for executive audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling/analysis), PowerPoint (executive presentations), and Word.
• Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace productivity suite Docs, Sheets, and Slides
• This is a hybrid role

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Prior experience leading WCF transformation initiatives, including service catalog design and activity-based costing implementation.
• Familiarity with IT financial management, including cloud consumption billing (AWS/Azure), ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow), and technical cost drivers.
• Experience supporting financial system modernization, enterprise architecture planning, or development of Functional Requirements Documents (FRDs).
• Knowledge of change management frameworks and experience leading enterprise adoption strategies.
• PMP, CPA, CGFM, or similar professional certification.
• Experience developing executive dashboards, visualization tools, and performance metrics (e.g., burn rates, net operating results).
• Experience supporting audit readiness, internal controls, and compliance activities aligned with GAAP, FASAB, and OMB A-123.

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

About Guidehouse

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