Business Operations Specialist

Job Family:Management ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 25%Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain SecretWhat You Will Do: Support Department of Defense (DoD) clients with high‑visibility strategic, financial, and operational initiatives. This role requires deep expertise in DoD financial management, strategic planning, and executive decision support, and includes direct engagement with senior‑level government stakeholders.Lead high‑visibility strategic initiatives and manage senior‑level client relationships across complex financial management and organizational prioritiesExecute and support long‑term programmatic and strategic planning efforts, including rapid response to emerging client needsDevelop executive‑ready analyses, recommendations, briefings, and decision‑support materials for senior leadershipAnalyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and recommend actionable courses of actionSupport DoD strategic financial management activities, including programming, budgeting, execution, and spend plan analysisSupport mission‑critical activities related to DoD programming and budget formulation, includingBudget Estimate Submissions (BES)President’s Budget (PB) materialsNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) certification documentationO&M budgets, execution tracking, and financialImprove organizational effectiveness through business process analysis, governance support, and targeted transformation initiativesFacilitate senior‑level meetings, working sessions, and stakeholder engagementsSupport organizational culture, workforce, and professional development initiatives aligned with client prioritiesPerform assigned duties independently, serving as a trusted advisor to senior client leadershipWhat 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.Master’s degreeSEVEN (7) years of experience in DoD financial managementWhat Would Be Nice To Have:Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Power BI and VisioDemonstrated business acumen, including experience in Management consulting, Business development support and Professional development initiativesDemonstrated experience performing strategic financial management and business operations duties independentlyWhat 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 InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.SummaryLocation: US - TX, San AntonioType: Full time