Senior Consultant-Program and Project Management

Guidehouse•Washington, DC

2d•$98,000 - $163,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Consultant to lead complex program and project management activities for public sector clients. The role manages workstreams, develops and monitors integrated project plans, facilitates client decision-making, anticipates and addresses delivery risks, and produces high-quality deliverables that advance client objectives. The successful candidate builds trusted client relationships, translates complex information into actionable recommendations, and coaches junior team members in a fast-paced environment. The position involves leading and supporting project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting; maintaining project plans, schedules, milestones, dashboards, and status reports; facilitating client meetings and stakeholder sessions; and coordinating with clients and cross-functional teams. The Senior Consultant leads the development of client deliverables, analyzes performance data and KPIs, improves project management processes and tools, and provides guidance and quality assurance to junior staff. This is a hybrid position that may require onsite support at client locations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area up to 3–4 days per week. Candidates must live within approximately 50 miles of the area and be U.S. citizens residing in the United States. The candidate must obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust, with approved adjudication required before onboarding. Travel is required up to 10%. The annual salary range is $98,000–$163,000, with compensation decisions based on factors including skills, experience, training, clearances, certifications, and business needs.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust; approved adjudication is required before onboarding.
Must be a U.S. citizen and reside within the United States.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Five years of management consulting, project management, program management, or related professional services experience supporting government or commercial clients.
Demonstrated experience leading project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting across multiple workstreams, including schedule management, status reporting, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.
Experience facilitating client meetings, workshops, interviews, and working sessions; ability to drive discussions, build consensus, and document actionable outcomes.
Strong analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including effective communication with clients and executive stakeholders.
Experience developing high-quality client deliverables, presentations, reports, and other work products that meet client requirements and quality standards.
Ability to identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and competing priorities while recommending practical solutions.
Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, demonstrated follow-through, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced client-service environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and collaboration tools such as SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.
Must reside within commuting distance (approximately 50 miles) of the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
Professional certification in project or program management, such as PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, or equivalent.
Experience working with Federal, state, or local government clients.
Experience using project management and collaboration tools such as SharePoint, Microsoft Planner, Microsoft Lists, Power Automate, and Power BI.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Experience designing, developing, or maintaining project dashboards, trackers, risk and issue logs, KPI reporting, and other performance monitoring tools.
Experience designing process improvements, workflow automations, and data visualization solutions that enhance project delivery and stakeholder reporting.
Active Public Trust clearance, Suitability determination, or other Federal security credential.

Responsibilities

Lead and support project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting to deliver client initiatives on time and within budget.
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, dashboards, status reports, and other project management artifacts.
Coordinate and facilitate client meetings, workshops, workgroups, and stakeholder interviews; document decisions, action items, and next steps and drive accountability.
Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for project communications, aligning business requirements, priorities, and interdependencies with clients and cross-functional teams.
Lead development of high-quality client deliverables that meet client requirements, quality standards, and project objectives.
Analyze project data, performance metrics, and KPIs to identify trends, evaluate project health, and recommend corrective actions.
Improve project management processes, reporting tools, workflows, and collaboration practices to increase efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
Guide, coach, and provide quality assurance to junior staff while fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.
Personal and family sick time and company-paid holidays.
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.