Role Overview
Guidehouse is hiring a mid-level DoD Budget Program Analyst. This is a contract role in Arlington. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Job Family
Operational Effectiveness Consulting
Travel Required
Up to 10%
Clearance Required
Ability to Obtain NACI
What You Will Do
The DoD Budget Program Analyst will join Guidehouse to support a mission sustainment organization within the Army. In this role, the DoD Budget Program Analyst will drive financial planning and execution, focused on roles including but not limited to budget formulation, program management, and financial analysis. The candidate will have experience supporting budget planning and administration and programming and financial management documentation.
Day To Day Responsibilities May Include
- Assist with coordination, preparation, planning, and justification of the annual budget cycle to include schedules, briefings, and meetings. Prepare for dedicated organization funding in FY26 and across the FYDP.
- Collaborate with various Program Managers and requirements sponsors to analyze and address budgetary planning and execution plans and documentation.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and clients in assessing budget and financial management practices and systems, developing solutions, and implementing business process improvements to align budget and accounting operations to strategic initiatives and objectives.
- Perform analysis over budget execution and other financial data to help inform decision making, and to identify areas for improvement to more seamlessly manage resources in alignment with organizational goals.
- Support the development of presentations of data results and findings from data collection activities and evaluations as required
- Apply knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, and practices to ensure adherence and address concerns or problems by developing rapport with colleagues, leadership officials, and outside agency personnel
What You Will Need
- Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI)
- Bachelor's degree
- THREE (3) years' of experience in financial management or project management/support
- Familiarity with federal planning, programing, budgeting and execution (PPBE) to include POM development
What Would Be Nice To Have
- U.S. Army financial experience (prior service or consulting support)
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- A self-starter and problem-solving mentality which includes the ability to research budget and accounting practices and standards to help solve complex problems
- Prior consulting experience
- Demonstrated experience with effective communication skills (written and oral), especially with senior level clients and an array of stakeholders
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 RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. 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 guidehouse@myworkday.com. 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 recruiting@guidehouse.com. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the DoD Budget Program Analyst position at Guidehouse?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Guidehouse. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the DoD Budget Program Analyst position at Guidehouse located?
This position is based in Arlington. Guidehouse has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a DoD Budget Program Analyst at Guidehouse earn?
Guidehouse has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the DoD Budget Program Analyst role at Guidehouse posted?
This role was posted on April 24, 2026 (57 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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