Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) Workstream Lead - Managing Consultant_

Mclean

**Job Family** **:**

Management Consulting

**Travel Required** **:**

None

**Clearance Required** **:**

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

**What You Will Do:**

As a Managing Consultant, you will lead the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) workstream on a large Veterans Affairs project (VA Office of Information Technology IT Budget and Finance – VA OIT ITBF) comprising of a team of 6-8 resources. You will support specialized analysis and projects in support of the VA Office of Information Technology (OIT), IT Budget and Finance (ITBF) leadership, including prioritization tool, automated reporting, and additional special studies (e.g. Legislative Review). Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

+ Lead workstream execution, including staff development, weekly/monthly reporting, project planning

+ Developing process maps, Responsible Accountable Consulted Informed (RACI) matrices, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in support of financial tools, such as a prioritization tool, and/or Multi-Year Programming/Budget Formulation/Budget Execution Analysis Service (MYP/BF/BEAS) business processes and associated trainings

+ Developing compelling briefing materials to present a financial case, present options to clients (pros/cons), and/or support decision making for ITBF leadership

+ Supporting both the annual MYP and BF processes through development of financial analysis tools and automated MS Excel products to support MYP and BF annual cycles.

+ Supporting all project administration and management responsibilities as a workstream lead (staff development, leadership meetings, reporting, staffing, financial controllership, slide deck development, cross-functional team integration, etc...

+ PPBE solution responsibilities will include - thought leadership, staff development, training development and instruction, business growth, methodology development, etc.

**What You Will Need** **:**

+ Bachelor's degree

+ 5+ years of consulting or industry specific experience

+ Leading teams in strategy development and tactical execution of large-scale projects

+ Experience with data analysis and the ability to access financial systems via query, leverage existing data tables/reports, derive conclusions and make recommendations

+ Ability to quickly and creatively mold solutions in MS Excel, Power BI, or other existing client tools – may include reports, artifact compilation, or other detailed analysis needs (what-if scenarios, prior year data comparison, data trends, graphing, pivot tables, etc)

+ Ability to understand a client business challenge using your creative and logical thinking

+ Ability to independently strategize and then develop a solution leveraging data, systems, and tools

+ Mathematical and basic statistical knowledge to understand tools, prioritization algorithms, and the ability to adjust formulas with an understanding of the ramifications/impact

+ Strong verbal, writing, grammatical, and editing capabilities – explaining and translating technical content in a clear and concise way

+ Strong understanding of programming/budget formulation/budget execution in the federal space

**What Would Be Nice To Have** **:**

+ Master's degree

+ Knowledge of Veterans Affairs

+ CGFM/CDFM Certification

+ Previous Big 4/large consulting firm experience

+ Experience with large federal agencies in financial management/CFO organizations

+ Knowledge of business development process and proposal development

The annual salary range for this position is $109,100.00-$163,700.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

**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.

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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