Job Family:
Operational Effectiveness Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
The Systems Analyst is responsible for all contractor work performed in support of IT system requirements, portfolio rationalization, and enterprise architecture/technology transition planning. This role leads technical execution across multiple IT task areas, including requirements development, COTS/GOTS evaluation, emerging technology assessment, application consolidation, and enterprise architecture analysis and road mapping. The Systems Analyst serves as the primary technical interface to the Government for these areas and ensures seamless execution and technical alignment across the IT portfolio.
What You Will Need:
- An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or closely related technical field.
- Minimum of EIGHT (8) years of experience in systems analysis and management of tasks related to IT integration, portfolio rationalization, and enterprise architecture.
- ITIL certification.
- CISSP (or equivalent) security certification.
- Demonstrated experience with requirements definition and refinement, process reengineering, COTS/GOTS evaluation, and alternative system design reviews.
- Experience assessing emerging IT capabilities (including AI/ML solutions), evaluating prototypes, and presenting technical findings and recommendations to Government stakeholders.
- Experience assisting with benchmarking and integration of commercial program/portfolio management tools, source selection tools, and modeling/simulation tools.
- Experience supporting business process reengineering and enterprise architecture to ensure statutory and policy compliance for defense business system modernizations.
- Experience supporting IT governance processes, security reviews, business requirements reviews, and IT audit compliance.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- Experience with large-scale enterprise systems such as Oracle-based solutions and Enterprise Business Systems, and with acquisition enterprise tools (e.g., program management or resource tools).
- Experience working in or with IT portfolio management teams and supporting system-to-service transformation strategies.
- Hands-on experience integrating or supporting AI/ML capabilities and data interoperability efforts within complex enterprise architectures.
- Strong communication and briefing skills, with the ability to convey complex technical findings to senior acquisition and business stakeholders.
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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Skills Required
- Active and maintained Secret federal or DoD security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related technical field
- At least eight years of experience in systems analysis and management involving IT integration, portfolio rationalization, and enterprise architecture
- ITIL certification
- CISSP or equivalent security certification
- Experience with requirements definition and refinement, process reengineering, COTS/GOTS evaluation, and alternative system design reviews
- Experience assessing emerging IT capabilities, including AI/ML solutions, evaluating prototypes, and presenting technical findings to Government stakeholders
- Experience benchmarking and integrating commercial program or portfolio management, source selection, and modeling/simulation tools
- Experience supporting business process reengineering and enterprise architecture for defense business system modernization and compliance
- Experience supporting IT governance, security reviews, business requirements reviews, and IT audit compliance
- Experience with large-scale enterprise systems, including Oracle-based solutions and Enterprise Business Systems
- Experience with acquisition enterprise tools, such as program management or resource tools
- Experience working with IT portfolio management teams and system-to-service transformation strategies
- Hands-on experience integrating or supporting AI/ML capabilities and data interoperability within complex enterprise architectures
- Strong communication and briefing skills for presenting technical findings to senior acquisition and business stakeholders
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.
Guidehouse Insights
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.









