Business Process Improvement & Internal Controls Specialist Department of War; DOW

Job Family:
Management Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Secret

Guidehouse is seeking Financial Management, Internal Controls, Fraud Risk, and Business Process Improvement professionals to support our Department of War client. We are hiring across multiple levels, including:
Consultant II Senior Consultant Managing Consultant / Manager Associate Director

• Document current state processes and controls, conduct site visits and walkthroughs, proactively identify financial and fraud risks, and partner with senior leadership on control remediation and process improvements.
• Lead business process documentation, flowcharts, SOPs, and review methodologies to safeguard Federal funds.
• Conduct control reviews over cash disbursements to support clients in standardized business processes.
• Strengthen documentation, controls, and audit trails over funds and processes.
• Advise senior Federal stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes in financial management, audit readiness, and risk reporting.

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.

Bachelor's degree TWO (2) – TEN (10) or more years of experience supporting federal audit remediation efforts, business process mapping, internal controls testing, risk assessments, and accelerated audit strategies, with experience in accounting, audit, budget, finance, internal controls, and business process improvement.

Minimum 2 days onsite Willingness to travel to site visits

Master's degree Federal Financial Management or Federal Accounting experience supporting the Department(s) of the Air Force, Army, and/or Navy

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Program Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
• Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM)
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)

The annual salary range for this position is $61,000.00-$. 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.

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.

• 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 Pay Down Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

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.

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.