Senior Business & Financial Operations Support Consultant

Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Business & Financial Operations Support Consultant  to join the Defense and Security Segment (D&S) Defense & Intelligence (D&I) Practice Area. The candidate will support a D&I team dedicated to advancing the mission of a Defense program & policy office.  

The Senior Business & Financial Operations Support Consultant will support the development of deliverables and interact with the client daily to ensure engagement success. This includes supporting day-to-day operational meetings with client sponsors and consulting leaders. The Senior Business & Financial Operations Support Consultant is expected to have experience managing workstreams, advising clients, and creating effective reports and presentations for the client and internal executives. 

Typical duties include:

• Developing informational and decision briefings

• Coordinating and facilitating meetings

• Conducting research and analysis

• Leading communication and change management support

• Leading communications support with consistent messaging and compliance with government standards

What You Will Need:

• Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance 

• Bachelor's degree

• THREE (3) years of experience in business, finance or operations

• Ability to work onsite up to 5 days per week at client location(s) in the DMV

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance

• Experience consulting for government clients, particularly for Department of Defense (DoD) clients.

• Experience in the Manpower and Reserve Affairs domain

• Certification in one of the following or comparable (Project Management, Change Management, Customer / User Experience)

• Ability to adapt quickly and develop successful professional relationships.

• Ability to assume ownership of significant portions of tasks while collaborating with a close-knit team.

• Ability to use flexible approaches for the identification of client challenges and solutions.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels. 

• Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. 

• Excellent communication skills across all levels of business, both written and verbal.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines.

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 Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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