Managing Consultant – State and Local Government - Harrisburg, PA

Guidehouse•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

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 Harrisburg and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including state agencies and regional stakeholders. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree AND FIVE (5+) plus years of experience; Or Master's degree AND THREE (3+) plus years of relevant experience
Experience working with Pennsylvania state government or similar public-sector environments, preferably in Harrisburg
Strong program management and project delivery experience, including managing cross-functional teams and complex engagements
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 offer direction to less experienced staff
Ability to engage effectively with state agency stakeholders, navigate government environments, and drive results
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
Ability to work in a Guidehouse Office and Client Office as needed
Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Harrisburg, PA area
No sponsorship is available for this position

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA, MPP, MPA, or equivalent)
Direct experience supporting Commonwealth of Pennsylvania agencies, particularly in Harrisburg
Experience in Health and Human Services (HHS) programs (e.g., Medicaid, human services delivery, public health initiatives)
PMP, Scrum Master, or other relevant project management certification
Professional postgraduate 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 and 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

Responsibilities

Manage and lead project delivery teams, including oversight of scope, timelines, budgets, and resources across multiple engagements
Serve as a trusted advisor to Pennsylvania state agencies 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 Pennsylvania state government and Harrisburg-based agencies
Translate strategy into action for our clients, particularly within Health and Human Services (HHS) and other mission-driven sectors

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