Strategy and Transformation Consultant

Guidehouse•Washington, DC

1d•$74,000 - $124,000•Onsite

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking a strategy and transformation consultant to help transform business processes, develop and implement organizational strategies, improve efficiency and operations, and increase transparency and performance management for our national security and federal law enforcement clients. As a consultant, you will be a critical member of project teams, helping our clients solve complex business challenges from strategy through execution. This includes conducting qualitative and qualitative data analysis, preparing and presenting well-organized, effective reports and presentations to client and internal executives, and supporting day-to-day operational meetings with clients and consulting leaders. Responsibilities As a consultant, you will have an opportunity to deepen your specialized knowledge and consulting skills, with room for long-term professional growth and career development within the firm. We are looking for candidates who are self-motivated, outcomes oriented, and capable and willing to develop solutions on their own and collaboratively as part of a team of highly skilled professionals. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of professional experience with expertise in two or more of the following areas: Proven abilities and prior success working in a fast-paced environment with expectations to own and create a workstream, serving as a client advisor to help provide clarity and direction in ambiguous situations Prior development of strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills required, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into tangible documents and/or deliverables Prior experience in creating C-Suite level strategic communications and visuals Prior experiencing developing and executing a stakeholder engagement and communications plan to engender alignment and buy-in across a large, diverse set of stakeholders without direct lines of reporting/authority Prior experience in preparing and/or facilitating client meetings and synthesizing data into high-level outputs Prior experience facilitating the implementation of program and the program management initiatives Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group Excellent organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple simultaneous projects in addition to time-sensitive ad-hoc requests Excellent skills in MS Office Suite (e.g., PowerPoint and Excel) Familiarity with data analysis and visualization approaches and tools This role is 100% onsite

Requirements

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED Top Secret Federal or DoD security clearance
Bachelor's degree
TWO (2) or more years of professional experience in consulting, strategy, organizational transformation, organizational development, process improvement, workforce strategy, change management, communications, monitoring and evaluation, or human capital.

Nice To Haves

Change management, process improvement, or project management certification (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Green or Yellow Belt or CAPM)
Ability to think strategically while delivering tactically, with a keen attention to detail
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Experience performing data analysis and using findings to recommend and implement improvements
Experience developing new and re-designing existing processes to meet new and/or evolving business requirements
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels in an organization; ability to develop visually appealing and impactful communication materials
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and contribute as a team member, understanding personal and team roles, contributing to a positive working environment by building relationships with team members, and proactively seeking guidance, clarification, and feedback
Experience prioritizing and handling multiple tasks, researching and analyzing pertinent client, industry and technical matters, and utilizing problem-solving skills to achieve desired outcomes

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