Financial Management Data Analyst

Job Family : Data Engineering & Architecture Consulting Travel Required : Up to 10% Clearance Required : Ability to Obtain Public Trust What You Will Do : Our Financial Management (FM) Transformation professionals help clients across the Defense and Security (D&S) sector optimize financial operations by modernizing business processes, enhancing organizational performance, strengthening transparency and accountability, and supporting compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.  Guidehouse is seeking a Data Analyst to join our Defense and Security Segment in support of financial management and information technology programs within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In this role, you will help transform complex business and financial data into meaningful insights that support mission execution, operational effectiveness, and strategic decision-making. You will work closely with financial, operational, and technical stakeholders to improve the accessibility, usability, and value of enterprise data, supporting initiatives that drive greater reporting efficiency, performance visibility, and informed management decisions within key financial management functions.  The nature of our projects is highly dynamic and requires individuals who are adaptable, motivated, and comfortable in fast-paced client environments. Team members are expected to think critically, take initiative, and contribute to the development of data-driven solutions while collaborating with teams across financial management and technology  Key Responsibilities   Accessing financial data sources, establishing data connections, and pre-processing data for analysis  Aggregate, clean and organize datasets from disparate sources and perform quality assurance of these tasks  Manipulating large financial data sets, data mining, and structuring raw financial and operational data using open-source tools such as SQL and Python to formulate or recognize patterns to generate new information and insights to support financial decision-making, performance reporting, and resource allocation activities.   Designing financial data modeling processes and performing ad hoc/exploratory data analysis to support data-driven decision making related to financial performance and budget execution.   Ensuring financial data governance, financial data integrity, and quality assurance standards are met to support reliable reporting and federal compliance requirements.   Help define data quality metrics associated with the quality of data ingested into Databricks to ensure accuracy and consistency across reporting environments.  Organizing and leading client meetings, including scheduling meetings; drafting and delivering agendas and meeting minutes; providing and archiving required documentation; and documenting, tracking, and following up on action items  Delivery of client services, while also supporting business development, internal firm initiatives, and ongoing professional development  What You Will Need : Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Statistics, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, or a related quantitative field  ONE (1) or more years of experience supporting data analytics, data engineering, business intelligence, financial management modernization or reporting initiatives  Experience querying and manipulating data using SQL  Experience developing scripts and performing data analysis using Python or a comparable analytics programming language  Experience working with Databricks or comparable cloud-based data platforms to transform, manage, and/or analyze data  Experience developing dashboards, reports, or visualizations using Tableau, Power BI, or similar business intelligence tools, preferably supporting budget execution monitoring or executive reporting  Understanding of data quality, data governance, and data management principles within the federal compliance landscape  Experience integrating, cleaning, and validating datasets from multiple sources  Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office Suite  Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills  Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences  Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment  What Would Be Nice To Have : Experience supporting federal financial management, budgeting, accounting, audit, or CFO organizations, preferably within DHS  Familiarity with federal financial management concepts, financial data, key performance indicators (KPIs), budget execution reporting, and management reporting processes  Experience developing automated reporting or data transformation workflows  Exposure to cloud analytics environments, such as Databricks  Experience working in a consulting, government, or professional services environment  Experience working with Agile delivery methodologies and project teams  Tableau Desktop certification or similar analytics certifications  Experience creating executive-level dashboards and data visualizations that communicate financial performance, resource utilization, operational metrics, and/or organizational priorities  The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. 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 includ