À propos de ce poste State and Local Government - Senior Consultant chez Guidehouse
Job Family:
Management Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our State and Local Government (SLG) practice. In this role, you will contribute to and lead portions of client engagements focused on public sector transformation, organizational effectiveness, digital modernization, and policy implementation.
Senior Consultants serve as key members of our delivery teams—bringing structure to complex challenges, guiding junior staff, and working directly with clients to analyze issues, develop insights, and deliver actionable recommendations. This role offers the opportunity to build expertise in public sector operations while supporting meaningful change in government programs and services.
Key responsibilities include:
• Lead workstreams or project components across client engagements, ensuring high-quality deliverables and timely execution.
• Conduct in-depth research, stakeholder interviews, and data analysis to inform strategies and recommendations.
• Facilitate workshops, working sessions, or training activities with client stakeholders.
• Support business process reviews, performance improvement initiatives, and modernization roadmaps.
• Draft client-ready materials such as reports, briefing decks, and process documentation.
• Guide and mentor junior team members through work planning, task execution, and skill development.
• Participate in proposal development, client pursuits, and internal knowledge-sharing efforts.
What You Will Need:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in consulting, public sector operations, or program / project delivery.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience supporting transformation or improvement initiatives for state or local government clients.
• Ability to work collaboratively in team settings and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
• Master’s degree (MPA, MBA, MS, etc.) or specialized training in relevant fields.
• Prior experience in areas such as process improvement, organizational change management, or digital modernization.
• Familiarity with tools such as Power BI, Visio, or project management platforms (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project).
• Experience contributing to proposals, presentations, or business development efforts.
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The annual salary range for this position is $89,000.00-$148,000.00. 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.
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