Managing Consultant-State and Local Government
Apply Job ID 33042 Date posted 10/15/2025Job Family:
Management Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
The State and Local Government practice provides individuals the opportunity to serve clients in the areas of business design, organizational strategy, program strategy and implementation of large programs, market analysis, financial modeling, operational analysis, process improvement, change management, technology strategy and transformation, compliance monitoring, program management, and reporting
The application of this skill set within state and local governments is delivering compelling, high impact solutions to our clients' toughest business and technology problems
What You Will Do:
- Manage and lead project delivery teams, scope, timelines, budgets, and resources across multiple engagements
- Provide coaching and mentorship to junior and mid-level staff.
- Drive and support business development efforts including RFP responses, proposal development, and account planning
- Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders and internal teams.
- Translate strategy into action for our clients
What You Will Need:
- Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident
- Bachelor's degree AND FIVE (5+) plus years of relevant experience; Or Master's degree AND THREE (3+) plus years of relevant experience
- General technology implementation skills, project management expertise, and client service experience for mission driven organizations
- Demonstrate proven success as a team leader, creating a positive environment and managing staff workloads, while meeting client expectations to include: Ability to providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner, keep leadership informed of progress and issues, and answer questions and offer direction to less-experienced staff
- Ability to travel
- Ability to work in a Guidehouse Office and Client Office as needed
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- PMP or Scrum Master certification
- Professional post-graduation work experience in mission driven organizations
- Familiarity with technology strategy, software implementations, agile project management, and testing/audit processes
- Strong familiarity with the government acquisition process and business development practices within consulting (identified and tracked proposed RFPs, led proposals, cultivated new work with existing clients)
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
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