Job Family:
Finance & Accounting Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
Guidehouse is seeking a Data Automation Specialist to join our Defense and Security Segment, where the individual will collect, transform, integrate, and analyze data to identify trends, assess performance, and support decision-making for a position management program within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Knowledge and experience working on multiple projects simultaneously in or like a Contact Center environment
- Leads data research and analysis tasks.
- Prepares data formats and compiles data to produce reports.
- Prepares reports and presentations that convey trends and analysis.
- Performs data research and analysis tasks related to database planning and design, systems analysis, integration, programming, conversion, and implementation support.
- May use VBA, SQL and other tools to provide analysis and use of data sets, systems, and software.
- Supports DHS business process improvements and modernization projects.
- Analyzes and evaluates data to provide administrative and operational support, and to identify and resolve problems, in a variety of non-technical functional areas such as logistics, finance, programs, and business operations.
- Identifies, defines, interprets, clarifies scope, and provides guidance regarding existing technical difficulties and potential enhancement solutions.
- Works with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Develops and implements policies, procedures, and solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Provides expert analysis and recommendations on current and emerging approaches and technology for big data management and analytics.
- Ability to conduct detailed research and analysis of technical information.
- Knowledge of industry leading data quality and data protection management practices.
- Possesses consulting skills, with change management concepts and strategies, including communication, culture change and performance measurement system design.
What You Will Need:
- 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
- FIVE (5) or more years of experience using various data visualization programs such as Tableau, Power BI, SQL/VBA, etc. Experience should include:
- Performing data analytics to address management and operational challenges
- Independently conducting analysis and recommending actions to take based on analysis.
- Leading client meetings.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, especially MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- Intermediate Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables) required, advanced skills (macros, VBA) preferred.
- Proficiency in data analytic tools such as SQL, Python, R
- Proficiency in Tableau, PowerBI, or Qlik
- Collaborating and working in a team environment, as well as the ability to work independently
- Identifying and addressing client needs, building relationships with clients, demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks, communicating potential conflicts to a supervisor
- Communicating effectively to various audiences, including various levels of management and external clients, in a professional environment
- Experience in commercial or public sector consulting firms
- Prior experience supporting federal finance organizations
- Experience with SharePoint
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 Public Trust clearance
- Bachelor's degree
- Five or more years of experience using data visualization and analytics tools such as Tableau, Power BI, SQL, and VBA
- Experience performing data analytics to address management and operational challenges
- Experience independently conducting analysis and recommending actions based on findings
- Experience leading client meetings
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Intermediate Excel skills, including formulas and pivot tables
- Advanced Excel skills, including macros and VBA
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, or R
- Proficiency in Tableau, Power BI, or Qlik
- Ability to collaborate in team environments and work independently
- Ability to identify and address client needs and build client relationships
- Effective communication with management and external clients
- Experience with commercial or public sector consulting firms
- Prior experience supporting federal finance organizations
- Experience with SharePoint
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.
