State and Local Government - Senior Consultant
About The Position
Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our State and Local Government (SLG) practice. In this role, you will contribute to and lead portions of client engagements focused on public sector transformation, organizational effectiveness, digital modernization, and policy implementation. Senior Consultants serve as key members of our delivery teams—bringing structure to complex challenges, guiding junior staff, and working directly with clients to analyze issues, develop insights, and deliver actionable recommendations. This role offers the opportunity to build expertise in public sector operations while supporting meaningful change in government programs and services. Key responsibilities include: Lead workstreams or project components across client engagements, ensuring high-quality deliverables and timely execution. Conduct in-depth research, stakeholder interviews, and data analysis to inform strategies and recommendations. Facilitate workshops, working sessions, or training activities with client stakeholders. Support business process reviews, performance improvement initiatives, and modernization roadmaps. Draft client-ready materials such as reports, briefing decks, and process documentation. Guide and mentor junior team members through work planning, task execution, and skill development. Participate in proposal development, client pursuits, and internal knowledge-sharing efforts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in consulting, public sector operations, or program / project delivery.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Experience supporting transformation or improvement initiatives for state or local government clients.
- Ability to work collaboratively in team settings and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree (MPA, MBA, MS, etc.) or specialized training in relevant fields.
- Prior experience in areas such as process improvement, organizational change management, or digital modernization.
- Familiarity with tools such as Power BI, Visio, or project management platforms (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project).
- Experience contributing to proposals, presentations, or business development efforts.
Responsibilities
- Lead workstreams or project components across client engagements, ensuring high-quality deliverables and timely execution.
- Conduct in-depth research, stakeholder interviews, and data analysis to inform strategies and recommendations.
- Facilitate workshops, working sessions, or training activities with client stakeholders.
- Support business process reviews, performance improvement initiatives, and modernization roadmaps.
- Draft client-ready materials such as reports, briefing decks, and process documentation.
- Guide and mentor junior team members through work planning, task execution, and skill development.
- Participate in proposal development, client pursuits, and internal knowledge-sharing efforts.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
