[Remote] Federal Financial Management Modernization Project Lead

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Guidehouse is a consulting firm that specializes in finance and accounting. They are seeking a Federal Financial Management Modernization Project Lead to provide strategic leadership for large-scale financial transformation initiatives, shape solution architectures, and drive quality assurance and risk management in the federal financial management domain. Responsibilities 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 Skills 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 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 Benefits 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 Company Overview Guidehouse offers consulting services for public and commercial markets with expertise in management, technology, and risk consulting. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https//guidehouse.com.

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