Managing Consultant - Business Operations and Strategy

Guidehouse•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

The Managing Consultant will support organizational transformation initiatives through research and analysis of organizational structures, business processes, workforce data, and operating models. The role supports client and project teams by preparing materials for senior-level review, documenting current- and future-state structures and processes, analyzing operational data, and helping track implementation progress. The position also contributes to change management and stakeholder engagement activities and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality client work within established deadlines. Travel is required up to 10%, and an active, maintained Secret clearance is required.

Requirements

An active and maintained Secret Federal or DoD security clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field.
Five or more years of professional experience in consulting, project management, strategy, change management, program support, business analysis, organizational effectiveness, operations, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting federal government clients through internships, consulting engagements, contractor support, or government service.
An advanced degree, such as a Master of Business Administration.
Familiarity with organizational transformation, change management, workforce planning, or business process improvement concepts.
Experience conducting research, stakeholder analysis, process mapping, or data analysis.
Experience facilitating meetings, documenting requirements, or supporting workshop execution.
Knowledge of project management principles, project scheduling, and risk management practices.
Experience using Power BI, Tableau, Excel, Visio, SharePoint, or similar business analysis and collaboration tools.
CAPM, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Prosci Change Practitioner, or another early-career professional certification.
Interest in organizational design, governance modernization, workforce transformation, and public sector consulting.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and analysis of organizational structures, business processes, workforce data, and operating models to support organizational transformation initiatives.
Support stakeholder interviews, workshops, and working sessions by developing agendas, documenting findings, tracking action items, and synthesizing feedback.
Develop presentations, reports, meeting materials, and briefing documents for senior client and project team review.
Assist in documenting current-state and future-state organizational structures, roles and responsibilities, governance processes, and operating procedures.
Analyze workforce, workload, and operational data to identify trends, support staffing analyses, and inform organizational recommendations.
Support the development of implementation plans, project schedules, risk logs, and status reports to help track project progress and milestones.
Assist with change management and stakeholder engagement activities, including communications planning, meeting coordination, and adoption tracking.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the delivery of high-quality client deliverables within established deadlines.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.
Personal and family sick time and company-paid holidays.
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.
Parental leave and adoption assistance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Basic life and supplemental life insurance.
Health Savings Account and dental/vision and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Student Loan PayDown.
Tuition reimbursement, personal development, and learning opportunities.
Skills development and certifications.
Employee referral program.
Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach.
Emergency back-up childcare program.
Mobility stipend.