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Data Functional Lead

Guidehouse
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Feb 2026

About the role

Job Family:

Data Engineering & Architecture Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a Functional Manager to join our AI and Data Defense and Security team. This individual will oversee functional management and operational project components and system expertise in support of organizational and mission goals and data modernization efforts for large-scale programs within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

  • Provide subject matter expertise related to legacy systems (financial, procurement, and asset)

  • Analyze, reconcile, and validate transactional and master data

  • Develop quality measures, assessments and techniques for long-term validation and reporting

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements and objectives

  • Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to senior management

What You Will Need:

  • US Citizenship and ability to obtain a DHS Public Trust

  • Bachelor’s Degree

  • FIVE (5) or more years of experience leading Federal financial projects with a strong foundation in financial, procurement, contract lifecycle management, and asset management

  • TEN (10) or more years of experience in Federal Government accounting analyzing, validating, reconciling, and cleansing, accounting, financial, procurement, and asset master and transactional data

  • FIVE (5) or more years of experience in federal financial business process analysis

  • TEN (10) or more years of experience in federal financial applications such as Oracle/Altimate/SAP

  • SIX (6) or more years of SAP Federal financial implementation experience with at least two of those years of experience in SAP S/4HANA modules

  • FIVE (5) or more years of experience in data ETL and conversions

  • Experience performing as Functional Lead on 3 to 4 SAP Federal financial implementations

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Association of Government Accountants (AGA) Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) or Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) certification

  • Quality control and validation experience

  • Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management abilities, with a keen eye for detail

  • Experience developing new and re-designing existing processes to meet new and/or evolving business requirements

  • Ability to provide guidance and direction for specific projects or sub-tasks

  • Capability to manage multi-task projects


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.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide n

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