Financial Systems Business Analyst

McLean, VA, United States

Job Family

Technology Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

As a Business Analyst, you’ll help lead our clients through business process reengineering (BPR), change management, financial operations support as well as program and performance management.

Critically reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs, ultimately producing clear proposals, documentation, and/or deliverables.

Documents requirements and business workflows.

Facilitates discussions with the right stakeholders to clarify the scope.

Works closely with product owners and managers to convert business use cases into actionable tasks for the development team.

Writes user stories.

Ensures stories and tasks are complete prior to sprint planning.

Applies analysis of business systems and software solutions to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of work processes for both current and future business needs.

Leads and executes efforts to produce documentation related to system information architecture and processes which may include: technical requirements, functional specifications, data flow diagrams, high-level test cases, requirements traceability matrices, flow charts, wireframes/mockups, user stories, and use case documentation.

Conducts presentations and communicates product features to both technical and non-technical communities and aids in the coordination and communication of cross-team initiatives.

Your role is helping clients transform their business processes, improve internal controls, improve efficiency of operations, increase transparency and performance management, and help comply with Federal laws and regulations.

Project members are provided the opportunity to interact with our clients' senior management, as well as the opportunity to enhance their technical competency, business development, client service and people development skills.

What You Will Need

The successful candidate will have proven experience supporting business process review, support business operations and financial functions (including planning, formulation, and execution) for federal agencies.

The candidate will be able to support requirements gathering sessions with clients, analyze and document system requirements, assist in the creation and maintenance of project documentation (e.g. test plans, data dictionaries, user guides, and training materials), perform system testing, develop training materials, provide system training, and work collaboratively with system developers and end users to resolve issues.

To be driven and capable of developing solutions on your own or within a team of highly skilled professionals.

The candidate will support process improvement recommendations and implementation to budget functions. Specifically, the following skills and experiences are requested.

Minimum of 3 years of experience with experience with business process analysis, management reporting, data analysis, financial management, internal controls and compliance activities.

Ability to develop strong team and client relationships.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including presentation skills)

Creative problem-solving ability and a consultancy mind-set

Client-facing experience in a consulting environment among entry level to mid-level

Experience with SDLC and Agile Methodologies

Experience with Jira, SharePoint, and Microsoft applications.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree

What Would Be Nice To Have

Professional Certification(s) (Quality Assurance, analytical tools, Lean Six Sigma Certified Green Belt, PMP, CAPM) preferred

Experience with ERP/BI systems and other business applications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including presentation skills)

Experience with federal government systems.

Experience with Confluence

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

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Care.com annual membership

Employee Assistance Program

Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

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.

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 [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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