Federal Budget Process Improvement Expert

Job Family:

Finance Strategy Administration

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

The Federal Budget Process Improvement Expert will bring budget formulation, execution and financial analysis and strategic budget expertise to drive budgetary and financial process improvements.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and clients in assessing budget and financial management practices and systems, developing solutions, and implementing business process improvements to align budget and accounting operations to strategic initiatives and objectives.

• Perform analysis over budget execution and other financial data to help inform decision making, and to identify areas for improvement to more seamlessly manage resources in alignment with organizational goals.

• Apply knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, and practices to ensure adherence and address concerns or problems by developing rapport with colleagues, leadership officials, and outside agency personnel

• Work in a fast-paced, multi-discipline team made up of technical subject matter experts, program and financial analysts, contract administrators, government partners, and government project managers supporting the advancement of the current state of the art in a wide range of technology areas.

• Supervise, train and mentor colleagues on budgetary processes and process improvements.

• Maintain good working relationships with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and work with client management and staff to perform engagement services.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance

• Bachelor's degree

• TEN (10) or more years' of experience in federal financial management and budget experience

• Demonstrated experience with federal budget formulation, execution and analysis and the principles of performance measurement.

• Experience building and monitoring organizational annual spend plans

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Department of State experience (prior service or consulting support)

• Experience using GFMS to analyze financial transactions

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• A self-starter and problem-solving mentality which includes the ability to research budget and accounting practices and standards to help solve complex problems

• Demonstrated experience with effective communication skills (written and oral), especially with senior level clients and an array of 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.

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