State and Local Government Consultant - WA

Guidehouse•Olympia, WA

4d•$74,000 - $124,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Consultant on our State and Local Government team in Seattle, you will support public sector clients by conducting analysis, developing recommendations, and helping implement improvements. You will work closely with project leaders and client stakeholders to gather information, synthesize insights, and produce clear, client-ready deliverables. This is a role for an analytical and strategic problem solver who is excited to be part of building a high growth West Coast team and working in person and virtually with colleagues and clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
1+ years of relevant professional experience in consulting, public sector, analytics, or a related role
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to develop accurate, well-organized written deliverables and presentations
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work in a dynamic environment
Must currently reside or relocate to within 50 miles of Seattle, Tacoma or Olympia, WA and be available to work in person from the client sites.
Ability to travel throughout the West Coast and, on occasion, outside the state based on client needs
No sponsorship is available for this position

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting state or local government clients
Experience with business process improvement, stakeholder engagement, change management, or program management
Experience performing data analysis and using findings to recommend and implement improvements
Understanding and experience with fundamental financial analysis concepts
Interest in technology enabled transformation and experience supporting adoption or implementation efforts
Experience implementing technology systems; examples include Salesforce, ServiceNow and Workday

Responsibilities

Serve as a core team member on consulting projects from project initiation through analysis, solution development, implementation, and closeout.
Quality assurance of project deliverables and artifacts measured against documented industry standards and expectations
Gather and synthesize information through interviews, focus groups, surveys, document review, and dataset review.
Apply critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills to identify issues, develop insights, and support client decision-making.
Develop well-structured client deliverables such as findings and recommendation summaries, strategic plans, process flows, and status updates.
Support planning and facilitation of client working sessions and day-to-day operational meetings.
Translate complex information into clear written narratives and visually effective PowerPoint materials.
Build and sustain productive relationships with clients and colleagues and contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture.
Support internal initiatives and business development efforts such as research, proposal development, and reusable asset creation.

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