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About this Senior Consultant, Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Communications role at Guidehouse

Guidehouse · Onsite · US - VA, Arlington

Job Family:

Management Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:


  • Design and execute stakeholder engagement strategies that support federal programs, initiatives, and organizational objectives.
  • Plan, coordinate, and facilitate webinars, workshops, listening sessions, focus groups, and stakeholder engagement forums.
  • Develop strategic communications products, including newsletters, briefing materials, email campaigns, presentations, and outreach materials.
  • Translate complex policies, procedures, and technical information into clear, accessible stakeholder-facing communications.
  • Support conference participation and external engagement efforts through development of messaging, presentations, and communications strategies.
  • Analyze stakeholder feedback and engagement metrics to identify trends and recommend improvements.
  • Develop dashboards, performance reports, and continuous improvement recommendations that enhance program effectiveness and stakeholder experience.

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.
  • Due to contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. Citizens and reside within the United States.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Five (5 ) years of consulting, communications, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, or program support experience.
  • Experience planning and facilitating meetings, workshops, webinars, or stakeholder engagement activities.
  • Exceptional written communication and editing skills.
  • Experience developing professional communications products for executive, technical, and public-facing audiences.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to derive insights from stakeholder feedback and engagement data.
  • Experience managing multiple priorities and interacting directly with clients and stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex topics clearly and effectively.
  • Candidates must reside within commuting distance (approximately 50 miles) of the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

What Would Be Nice To Have:


  • Experience supporting federal government clients.
  • Experience developing communications strategies, outreach campaigns, or stakeholder engagement plans.
  • Experience supporting grants programs, technical assistance programs, or public sector initiatives.
  • Familiarity with webinar platforms, virtual event management, and adult learning principles.
  • Experience developing newsletters, GovDelivery campaigns, or digital communications products.
  • Experience using Power BI or similar tools to analyze engagement trends and performance metrics.
  • Experience supporting transportation, infrastructure, community development, or human services programs.
  • Understanding of change management, customer experience, or human-centered service delivery approaches.




The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


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.

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How this Consultant salary compares

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About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com

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