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# Systems Analyst

- **Company:** Guidehouse Inc.
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Business Systems, Computer Engineering, Systems Analysis, Information Technology Audit, IT Management, Interoperability, Machine Learning, Oracle (Applications), Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9185024/systems-analyst

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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.


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