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Salary
≈ $67k – $141k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Tysons)
Seniority
Middle · 3+ years exp
Visa
H-1B filings in 12 months: 24 · green card filings: 14
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026. Guidehouse scores B on the Alion truth index.

Overview
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Impact
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Guidehouse is a management and technology consultancy created in 2018 when Veritas Capital bought the public sector advisory practice of PwC, and expanded a year later by acquiring Navigant. It advises United States federal and state agencies, health systems, energy utilities and financial institutions on programme delivery, regulatory compliance, risk, digital modernisation and data analytics, with a heavy concentration in defence, health and civilian government work. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the firm employs a large share of security-cleared staff and was acquired by Bain Capital in 2023.

Job Family:

Management Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced Risk Analyst to support enterprise-level programs by conducting research, performing qualitative and quantitative analyses, developing reports, and supporting ongoing risk-related initiatives. This role works closely with subject matter experts and program leads to evaluate organizational risks, document findings, and support decision-making.

The position requires strong analytical skills, structured communication, and comfort working in environments that rely on formal documentation, recurring reporting cycles, and structured governance.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Research & Analysis

  • Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses to assess potential risks, evaluate likelihood and impact, and identify contributing factors.
  • Support development, escalation, or de-escalation of risks through structured review, data synthesis, and research.
  • Perform root-cause analysis and contribute to the development or refinement of associated response actions.
  • Participate in interviews with subject matter experts to gather risk data and validate assumptions.

Reporting & Documentation

  • Prepare clear, data-driven reports that summarize risk insights, analysis outcomes, recommendations, and trends.
  • Support the drafting of reports for internal or external stakeholders, including semiannual or annual deliverables associated with enterprise priorities.
  • Contribute to the development of structured frameworks such as risk registers, key risk indicators (KRIs), and performance-related metrics.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation aligned with established templates, quality standards, and review cycles.

Program & Process Support

  • Track assigned tasks, milestones, updates, and corrective actions, providing regular status summaries to program leadership.
  • Analyze existing processes to identify opportunities for improving risk management workflow, documentation consistency, or reporting clarity.
  • Support the development of processes used to evaluate the effectiveness of risk responses or organizational governance frameworks.
  • Assist with integration of enterprise-level risk information into broader planning, budgeting, or performance management activities.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Provide research and analytical support to working groups and committees, preparing materials and supporting follow-up actions as needed.
  • Engage with team members to ensure alignment between risk insights and organizational objectives.
  • Respond to inquiries related to risk data, analysis methods, or program documentation.

What You Will Need:

  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • THREE (3) or more years of working experience. Experience must include:
    • Supporting Federal agencies or government programs
    • TWO (2) years of experience in risk analysis, data analysis, program support, or analytical roles in structured or regulated environments.
    • Experience conducting research, synthesizing data, and developing structured, narrative analytical products.
    • Experience supporting cross-functional projects with documentation requirements and recurring deliverables.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Professional certifications related to risk management or internal controls (e.g., CRMA, CIA, CRM) are preferred but not required.
  • Understanding of risk frameworks, performance measurement concepts, or structured program governance is desirable.
  • Ability to develop clear, well-organized reports and presentations that communicate complex findings.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [email protected]. 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.

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