Lead Facilitator

Guidehouse•Washington, DC

2d•$98,000 - $163,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a lead facilitator, you will lead structured discussions, workshops, strategy sessions, and stakeholder meetings that keep participants focused, engaged, and aligned on objectives; plan and coordinate meeting logistics; prepare clear, well‑formatted agendas and materials; guide conversations to surface insights; manage group dynamics to ensure all voices are heard; track decisions and action items; and synthesize key takeaways into concise summaries; design interactive activities, propose creative formats that boost engagement, ensure accessibility and quality of all materials, and integrate feedback and participation data to continuously improve future sessions.

Requirements

Proven experience facilitating structured meetings and events (in-person, virtual, and hybrid) that keep discussions focused, inclusive, and productive
Adept at agenda planning, timekeeping, capturing outcomes, and driving follow ups
Hands on background in meeting and event logistics: scheduling recurring forums, reserving rooms/setting up virtual platforms, coordinating AV/IT, managing registration/check in, signage, and seating plans
Ability to prepare and format meeting materials—invitations, agendas, decks, minutes—using approved templates
Comfortable routing drafts for executive review and clearance
Skill in action item tracking and deliverable management with status updates to staff
Experience with creative event design (themes/formats/interactive components), live engagement techniques (polling, breakouts, scenario exercises), and environmental scans to surface strategic priorities
Capability to research/analyze participation and engagement data
Synthesize feedback
Identify trends, gaps, and improvements
Strong written and verbal communication skills to craft messaging and outreach that engages multi agency stakeholders
Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"
Candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse
Bachelor's degree
FOUR (4) years of experience in meeting and event facilitation
Ability to work at client site in Washington, DC at least 3 days/week

Nice To Haves

Experience facilitating interagency dialogues
Background coordinating executive meetings, leadership forums, and strategic events serving large audiences (100–600), including day of rehearsals and readiness reviews
Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred

Responsibilities

Lead structured discussions, workshops, strategy sessions, and stakeholder meetings that keep participants focused, engaged, and aligned on objectives
Plan and coordinate meeting logistics
Prepare clear, well‑formatted agendas and materials
Guide conversations to surface insights
Manage group dynamics to ensure all voices are heard
Track decisions and action items
Synthesize key takeaways into concise summaries
Design interactive activities
Propose creative formats that boost engagement
Ensure accessibility and quality of all materials
Integrate feedback and participation data to continuously improve future sessions

Benefits

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