Federal Financial Management Modernization Project Lead     US - IN, Indianapolis US - Remote (Any location)   Full time   Job Family: Finance & Accounting Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Secret     What You Will Do: Our Financial Management professionals help our clients in Defense and National Security optimize all elements of their financial management structure by transforming business processes, enhancing operational efficiency, improving transparency and performance management, promoting change management, and complying with Federal laws and regulations. Specific initiatives and work products that this role supports include: - Provide strategic leadership for large‑scale DFAS financial transformation, AI adoption, and modernization efforts - Shape solution architectures across analytics, AI/ML, data engineering, automation, and financial process improvement - Direct multi‑team delivery across workstreams involving enterprise data, Treasury reporting, IGT, and controls - Advise senior DFAS and DoW stakeholders on modernization strategy, AI governance, IL5 readiness, and integration roadmap - Drive quality assurance, risk management, stakeholder communications, and long‑term client relationship development - Lead development of scalable, explainable AI and analytics solutions aligned with DFAS mission, compliance, and auditability - Mentor managers and senior technical leads; develop workforce capability and delivery excellence What You Will Need: -  Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred. - Bachelors Degree - TEN (10) years of experience leading complex federal financial management, analytics, technology, or AI programs - Demonstrated success leading large teams, managing multi‑phase transformation initiatives, and engaging executive‑level clients; deep expertise in federal financial reporting, audit requirements, and financial systems integration; and the ability to shape AI‑enabled capabilities and guide technical and functional integration efforts.   What Would Be Nice To Have: - Experience advising DFAS, DoD, OUSD(C), or CFO Act agencies at the enterprise level; expertise with platforms such as WDP/Advana, Databricks, ERPs, Treasury systems, and enterprise automation tools; experience with AI governance, model oversight, MLOps, data lineage, and IL5/FedRAMP‑High architectures; and relevant professional certifications including CPA, CDFM, CGFM, PMP, SAFe, cloud architect, or AI/analytics credentials.     The annual salary range for this position is $135,000.00-$225,000.00. 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 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 needed reasonable accommodation.   All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com.  Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.  Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.   If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. 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• delivering quality service and solutions to customers by understanding their needs • effectively managing RIS/PACS informatics software implementation and upgrade projects • providing leadership and support to Implementation Services project teams, PMO management and leadership teams • monitoring project plans, aligning resources, and seeing projects through successful completions • overseeing best practices in managing interrelated projects and programs to ensure successful delivery of projects • defining/developing rollout plans and oversee execution according to best practices • maintaining transparent visibility of project status, issues, direction and decisions • providing solution options to project challenges with clear business justification • keeping stakeholders informed of critical issues and updates • leading post go-live lessons learned exercises • monitoring third-party vendors and internal staff • traveling to customer sites as necessary (<15%)

• Plans and manages projects from initiation through completion • Ensures alignment with business objectives and customer requirements • Coordinates project resources, contract management, and progress reporting • Leads troubleshooting efforts to address issues and ensure successful outcomes • Monitors overall project performance, evaluates risks and results • Recommends adjustments to schedules, costs, and/or resources • Acts as a specialist in managing projects of varying complexity • Advises senior leadership on project performance, risks, and opportunities • Applies highly developed project management methodologies • Coordinates externally with clients, contractors, suppliers, and other external stakeholders • Handles complex project issues and identifies potential risks • Develops actionable insights based on data analysis and project metrics • Interfaces with cross-functional teams to align project goals • Assembles and coaches project teams

• Act as the primary point of contact and project owner for clients and internal teams. • Oversee and manage project execution throughout the entire project lifecycle (from discovery to close). • Track and manage project budget and schedule, proactively addressing variances. • Lead project discovery and deliverable review calls with clients and stakeholders. • Identify, track, and manage project action items, issues, and risks. • Participate in project reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of work methods. • Ensure that client goals and requests are aligned with the contractual scope of work. • Provide clear and frequent communication with the client regarding project status, scope, and any additional requests. • Proactively manage client expectations and offer timely change orders for out-of-scope requests. • Maintain high customer satisfaction rates and build strong client relationships. • Serve as an expert advisor to clients and provide day-to-day support to the project team. • Coordinate activities across various teams, including creative, development, SEO, and quality assurance. • Provide detailed feedback to internal resources to ensure a high-quality delivery. • Keep the team motivated and ensure efficient, proactive day-to-day production.