Organizational Design Senior Consultant

Guidehouse•McLean, VA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role focuses on delivering organizational design and restructuring engagements. The consultant will lead and support projects related to operating models, governance structures, and transition plans. They will also develop and implement organizational development and change strategies, design and deliver leadership development programs, and facilitate team effectiveness workshops. Conducting organizational assessments and managing day-to-day consulting activities are key responsibilities. The role involves building relationships with federal stakeholders, identifying innovation opportunities, and supporting business development. Additionally, the consultant will mentor junior team members and foster a positive team culture.

Requirements

Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD Public Trust.
Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related discipline.
Three (3+) plus years of professional consulting or relevant post-graduation experience in organizational development, transformation, or change initiatives.
Demonstrated experience planning and supporting organizational redesigns, reorganizations, or operating model transformations.
Experience designing and delivering leadership development programs and facilitating workshops with senior-level stakeholders.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to translate complex organizational challenges into structured, actionable solutions.
Experience managing project workstreams and junior team members.
Ability to travel.
Ability to work in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with federal civilian agencies.
Familiarity with change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR).
Certifications in change management, leadership coaching, facilitation, and/or organizational design.
Experience developing competency models, workforce strategies, or organizational capability frameworks.

Responsibilities

Lead and support organizational design and restructuring engagements, including current/future state operating models, governance structures, and transition plans.
Develop and implement organizational development and change strategies aligned with client mission objectives, workforce needs, and operating environments.
Design and deliver leadership development programs (competency models, coaching frameworks, executive training sessions).
Facilitate team effectiveness workshops, including strategic planning sessions, team charter development, collaboration workshops, and conflict resolution engagements.
Conduct organizational assessments (culture, workforce, readiness, capability) and translate findings into actionable recommendations and implementation guidance.
Manage day to day consulting activities, including workstream planning, task execution, risk management, quality assurance, and deliverable development.
Build trusted relationships with mid to senior federal stakeholders across mission-focused programs.
Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement within client organizations.
Support business development activities, including proposals, capture contributions, and thought leadership.
Lead and mentor junior consultants, including providing coaching, feedback, and performance support.
Guide team members in developing client-ready deliverables, conducting analysis, and facilitating engagements.
Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.

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