Managing Consultant, Federal Health Advisory

Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

• Lead day‑to‑day delivery of complex client engagements from project initiation through completion, ensuring high‑quality and timely outputs.

• Apply structured problem‑solving, strategic frameworks, and analytical methods to address complex client challenges.

• Oversee quantitative and qualitative analyses, synthesize findings, and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations.

• Manage project plans, timelines, risks, and deliverables while coordinating across multi‑disciplinary teams.

• Serve as a day‑to‑day client contact, building trusted relationships and supporting effective expectation management.

• Coach and mentor junior team members, supporting skill development, performance, and engagement.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

• Progressive experience in management consulting, healthcare, public sector, or related advisory environments.

• Minimum 5-7 years of prior professional experience (post Bachelor's degree).

• Experience working with healthcare payers, with emphasis on Medical Management (e.g. Utilization Management) strategy and implementation

• Demonstrated experience leading workstreams or projects, including managing scope, timelines, and deliverables.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience synthesizing complex information for senior audiences.

• Experience collaborating with and developing junior staff.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to obtain a Public trust Clearance (US citizenship required)

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience supporting federal health clients or large, complex healthcare organizations.

• Familiarity with strategic planning, operating model design, workforce planning, or transformation initiatives.

• Familiarity or experience with medical evidence research and policy development.

• Experience managing client relationships in a consulting environment.

• Prior people‑manager experience or demonstrated readiness to take on formal people‑management responsibilities.

The annual salary range for this position is $102,000.00-$170,000.00. 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.

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