Business Optimization Senior Consultant, Federal Budget & Acquisitions
Apply Job ID 34038 Date posted 11/18/2025Job Family:
Operational Effectiveness Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
During your full-time assignment, you will be given the opportunity to support projects to address some of the most significant project challenges facing federal healthcare clients. The nature of our projects is extremely fluid and requires self-motivated individuals that are willing to develop solutions on their own or in a team of highly skilled professionals. Project members are provided the opportunity to interact with our clients' senior management, as well as the opportunity to enhance their skills in the area of technical competency, business development, client service and people development.
What You Will Need:
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 4 years of professional experience supporting budget and acquisition functions for a federal agency.
Ability to work independently but with oversight from management.
Experience in managing components of projects, ownership of workstreams and/or analytics and supervising, coaching or mentoring others in daily tasks is required.
Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
Experience with data collection, research, information finding
Experience with Microsoft Office 365 tools (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Sharepoint) to analyze data and to guide client and team decision-making
Basic knowledge of AI tools to support efficient delivery
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Experience supporting the Food and Drug Administration.
Experience in:
Budget formulation and execution: Developing the agency's annual budget, which includes the use of appropriated funds and user fees and then managing its execution across all FDA centers and offices.
Financial management: Overseeing financial accountability, internal controls, and financial operations, including payroll and budget execution.
Financial analysis: Analyzing cost structures, performance trends, and resource use to ensure budgetary and programmatic goals are met.
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
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