Strategy and Business Transformation Senior Consultant

Guidehouse•Dc, DC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Strategy & Business Transformation Senior Consultant, you will provide business transformation and program strategy support for an emergency management client. Our management consulting professionals help our clients identify, evaluate, and solve some of their most complex challenges, assisting them in achieving their strategic goals and objectives to fulfill their mission and comply with Federal laws and regulations. The candidate must be adaptable and able to navigate teams through complex organizational dynamics, while recognizing client needs and challenges as they arise. Individuals will engage in a diverse set of project-specific tasks covering a broad set of business transformation and strategic capabilities.

Requirements

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
Bachelor's degree
FIVE (5) years of experience in business analysis, strategy consulting or business transformation
Ability to work at client site in Washington, DC at least 3 days/week

Nice To Haves

Ability to execute across a variety of tasks simultaneously
Experience in consulting
Direct experience or familiarity with FEMA or emergency management
Experience applying project management concepts
Possess a critical thinking mindset to identify and solve problems independently and with fellow team members
Ability to design meeting strategies to achieve client goals and facilitate group decision-making around complex policy concepts
Ability as a strong, detail-oriented writer and editor, with capability to deliver quality content for a variety of audiences comfortably and confidently
Strong ability to think strategically, analyze complex issues, and provide creative solutions
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Responsibilities

Facilitate strategic leadership alignment workshops and planning
Document existing business processes and design new processes to improve the operations of an organization
Develop recommendations for streamlining numerous business processes/operations
Develop a unified program strategy leveraging best practices, new ideas, and lessons learned from previous engagements
Present insights and recommendations for client prioritization and investment
Develop and present recommended plans of action for client action
Support implementation of short-, medium-, and long-term approved recommendations
Support a team with consolidating and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to support data-driven decision-making
Create an inclusive and participatory atmosphere that encourages active engagement from all participants.
Use techniques to manage group dynamics and ensure that all voices are heard and respected
Design and develop high-level communications products and strategies
Understand complex policy and regulations and work with groups to clarify meeting content and design to drive toward key decisions and stakeholder buy-in
Develop and deliver effective strategic communications concepts and develop end-to-end meeting resources, including the strategy, preparation documents, facilitation guides, presentations, graphics, after action reports, etc.
Establish a process to monitor, assess, and report on progress towards goals outlined in the unified program strategy
Mentor and supporting clients through process improvement initiatives

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