State and Local Government (SLG) – Managing Consultant – Columbia, South Carolina

Job Family:

Management Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a Managing Consultant to support the continued growth of the firm’s State and Local Government practice, with a particular emphasis on South Carolina state government and greater Columbia region.

Guidehouse's State and Local Government practice serves clients in the areas of business design, organizational strategy, program strategy and implementation, market analysis, financial modeling, operational analysis, process improvement, change management, technology strategy and transformation, compliance monitoring, program management, and reporting.

Key activities include:

• Manage and lead project delivery teams, including oversight of scope, timelines, budgets, and resources across multiple engagements
• Serve as a trusted advisor to state and local government clients, translating strategy into actionable and sustainable solutions
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to junior- and mid-level staff, fostering professional growth and high-quality delivery
• Drive and support business development efforts, including RFP responses, proposal development, client presentations, and account planning
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders and internal Guidehouse teams, particularly across South Carolina and key local governments
• Translate strategy into action for our clients

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 5+ (FIVE) years of management consulting or public sector experience
• General technology implementation skills, project management expertise, and client service experience for mission driven organizations
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and delivering high-quality client outcomes
• Demonstrate proven success as a team leader, creating a positive environment and managing staff workloads, while meeting client delivery expectations to include ability to provide candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner, keep leadership informed of progress and issues, and answer questions and provide direction to less-experienced staff
• Strong understanding of South Carolina state government and local governments
• Ability to travel as needed to support client engagements, firm growth, and other firm initiatives
• Proven ability to lead fixed-price and time-and-materials projects from initiation through closeout
• Must reside in the Greater Columbia, South Carolina region
• No sponsorship is available for this position

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master’s degree (MBA, MPP, MPA, or equivalent)
• Experience directly supporting a South Carolina state or local government agency in a leadership or consulting capacity
• PMP, Scrum Master, or other relevant project management certification
• Professional post-graduate experience in mission-driven or public-sector organizations
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Technology strategy and implementation
• Business process redesign
• Organizational or HR consulting
• Business case development
• Familiarity with the government acquisition and procurement process, including identifying and tracking anticipated RFPs, leading or contributing to proposals, and expanding work with existing public-sector 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

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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