State and Local Government (SLG) - Senior Consultant - Atlanta, GA

Guidehouse•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Consultant on our State and Local Government team in Atlanta you will help public sector clients solve complex challenges from strategy through execution. You will support client delivery teams by serving as a day-to-day lead on projects serving as a Business Analyst on technology-focused projects, facilitating client meetings and working sessions and developing clear, client-ready work products. You will work in person with your team and clients and will be an essential team member in growing our Georgia-based team. Key activities include: Serve as a critical team member for consulting projects from project initiation through analysis, solution development, implementation, and closeout. Plan and facilitate client interviews, workshops, and requirements gathering sessions to understand current state processes, challenges, opportunities, and goals. Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative information to identify themes, root causes, and actionable recommendations. Translate client needs into well-organized documentation such as process maps, requirements summaries, and decision logs that support solution design and delivery. Support technology implementation efforts by helping clients define business requirements, review configuration options, coordinate user feedback during build activities, and support change management activities. Develop training materials, job aids, and communications to support end user adoption and change management. Develop presentations and written deliverables with clear storylines and actionable insights for client leaders. Support business development efforts, including research, proposal development, and reusable asset creation. Provide guidance, feedback, and mentorship to junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive team culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
3+ years of relevant professional experience in consulting, public sector or a related role with experience supporting delivery of client engagements
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including comfort working with both qualitative and quantitative information, including experience in business and analytical research
Experience leading and facilitating meetings with clients and stakeholders and conducting requirements gathering
Experience developing high-quality client work products, including PowerPoint presentations and written documentation
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong written and verbal communication skills and comfort in a client-facing environment
Must currently reside within 50 miles of Atlanta, Georgia and be available to work in person from the Atlanta office and at client sites
Ability to travel throughout the state of Georgia and on occasion, outside the state based on client needs
No sponsorship is available for this position

Nice To Haves

Relevant consulting experience supporting public sector clients. Georgia experience is a plus
Experience supporting technology enabled transformation or implementation projects, such as Workday or similar platforms, in a business, functional, or project support role
Experience with stakeholder engagement, change management, business process improvement, or program management
Experience with performance measurement, reporting, or dashboarding tools such as Power BI
Master’s degree or relevant certifications such as PMP or Scrum Master

Responsibilities

Serve as a critical team member for consulting projects from project initiation through analysis, solution development, implementation, and closeout.
Plan and facilitate client interviews, workshops, and requirements gathering sessions to understand current state processes, challenges, opportunities, and goals.
Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative information to identify themes, root causes, and actionable recommendations.
Translate client needs into well-organized documentation such as process maps, requirements summaries, and decision logs that support solution design and delivery.
Support technology implementation efforts by helping clients define business requirements, review configuration options, coordinate user feedback during build activities, and support change management activities.
Develop training materials, job aids, and communications to support end user adoption and change management.
Develop presentations and written deliverables with clear storylines and actionable insights for client leaders.
Support business development efforts, including research, proposal development, and reusable asset creation.
Provide guidance, feedback, and mentorship to junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive 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