
Systems Analyst
Required skills
- SECRET clearance
- Computer Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- IT integration
- portfolio rationalization
- enterprise architecture
- requirements definition
- COTS/GOTS evaluation
- emerging technology assessment
- AI/ML solutions
Nice to have
- large-scale enterprise systems
- Oracle-based solutions
- Enterprise Business Systems
- acquisition enterprise tools
- program management tools
- resource tools
Role summary
Guidehouse is seeking a Systems Analyst to support IT system requirements, portfolio rationalization, and enterprise architecture planning. This role involves leading technical execution across various IT task areas, including requirements development, COTS/GOTS evaluation, and emerging technology assessment. The Systems Analyst will act as the primary technical interface to the Government, ensuring seamless execution and technical alignment. A SECRET clearance, Bachelor's degree in a technical field, and 8+ years of relevant experience are required, along with ITIL and CISSP certifications. Experience with AI/ML, business process reengineering, and IT governance is also essential.
Job Family:
Operational Effectiveness Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
The Systems Analyst is responsible for all contractor work performed in support of IT system requirements, portfolio rationalization, and enterprise architecture/technology transition planning. This role leads technical execution across multiple IT task areas, including requirements development, COTS/GOTS evaluation, emerging technology assessment, application consolidation, and enterprise architecture analysis and road mapping. The Systems Analyst serves as the primary technical interface to the Government for these areas and ensures seamless execution and technical alignment across the IT portfolio.
What You Will Need:
- An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or closely related technical field.
- Minimum of EIGHT (8) years of experience in systems analysis and management of tasks related to IT integration, portfolio rationalization, and enterprise architecture.
- ITIL certification.
- CISSP (or equivalent) security certification.
- Demonstrated experience with requirements definition and refinement, process reengineering, COTS/GOTS evaluation, and alternative system design reviews.
- Experience assessing emerging IT capabilities (including AI/ML solutions), evaluating prototypes, and presenting technical findings and recommendations to Government stakeholders.
- Experience assisting with benchmarking and integration of commercial program/portfolio management tools, source selection tools, and modeling/simulation tools.
- Experience supporting business process reengineering and enterprise architecture to ensure statutory and policy compliance for defense business system modernizations.
- Experience supporting IT governance processes, security reviews, business requirements reviews, and IT audit compliance.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- Experience with large-scale enterprise systems such as Oracle-based solutions and Enterprise Business Systems, and with acquisition enterprise tools (e.g., program management or resource tools).
- Experience working in or with IT portfolio management teams and supporting system-to-service transformation strategies.
- Hands-on experience integrating or supporting AI/ML capabilities and data interoperability efforts within complex enterprise architectures.
- Strong communication and briefing skills, with the ability to convey complex technical findings to senior acquisition and business 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.
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