State and Local Government - Managing Consultant

Guidehouse is seeking a  Managing Consultant with deep expertise in justice and courts to join our State and Local Government Practice. This role is ideal for a seasoned  Project Manager who has led complex engagements in the judicial sector and is passionate about driving operational improvements for public sector clients.

You’ll lead delivery teams, manage client relationships, and oversee the full lifecycle of consulting projects—particularly those involving court modernization, case management systems, and justice reform initiatives. If you have a strong track record of working with state and local courtsand thrive in a fast-paced, client-facing environment, we encourage you to apply.

What You Will Do

• Lead end-to-end delivery of consulting projects focused on court systems and judicial operations.

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on court processes, technologies, and stakeholder engagement.

• Facilitate discovery sessions with court administrators, judges, clerks, and IT teams to assess current state and define future state.

• Apply Guidehouse frameworks and best practices to design and implement improvements in case management, docketing, scheduling, and digital transformation.

• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources across multiple engagements.

• Provide coaching and mentorship to junior and mid-level staff.

• Drive business development efforts including RFP responses, proposal development, and account planning—especially within the South Carolina court system.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders and internal teams.

What You Will Need

• 5+ years of experience working directly with court systems (e.g., state courts, circuit courts, administrative offices of the courts).

• 10+ years of experience in public sector consulting or project management, with at least 5 years focused on South Carolina State & Local Government.

• Proven ability to lead fixed-price and time-and-materials projects from initiation through closeout.

• Strong understanding of judicial operations, case management systems, and justice technology platforms.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Experience managing cross-functional teams and delivering high-quality client outcomes.

• Ability to travel to client sites and Guidehouse offices, primarily within the Columbia, SC market.

• Must reside within 100 miles of Columbia, SC.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Master’s degree (MPP, MPA, MBA, or equivalent).

• PMP or PMI-ACP certification.

• Experience with court modernization initiatives, justice reform, or judicial IT strategy.

• Public speaking and facilitation experience with large stakeholder groups.

• Familiarity with business process redesign, HR consulting, business case development, and IT implementation.