Strategy and Transformation Consultant

Guidehouse•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Strategy and Transformation Consultants help our clients transform their business processes, develop and implement organizational strategies and cultural transformations, improve efficiency and operations, increase transparency and performance management, and comply with Federal laws and regulations. As a consultant, you will be a critical member of project teams, helping our clients solve complex public health and 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. 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. Job Description/Responsibilities Serve as a critical team member for management consulting projects, from project initiation, through analysis, solutions development, implementation, and closeout; projects can span organizational development and transformation, strategic planning and implementation, business process improvement, risk management, and change management and strategic communications, as well as direct-mission support to federal health clients Apply critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills to collect quantitative and qualitative data (e.g., interviews, focus groups, surveys, document and dataset review) Analyze quantitative and qualitative data and develop meaningful insights to address complex organizational challenges and support client decision-making Support the end-to-end development of client work products and presentations, such as root cause and gap analysis, findings and recommendation reports, requirements documents, process flows, standard operating procedures, strategic plans, strategic communications, and reporting dashboards Build and sustain meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues Contribute to positive, inclusive team culture and collaborative working environment Understand and use firm capabilities, solutions, and methodologies Support internal and business development initiatives, such as communities of practice and proposals

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
1+ years of professional experience in consulting, strategy, organizational transformation, organizational development, process improvement, workforce strategy, change management, communications, monitoring and evaluation, or emergency response and preparedness

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
Advanced proficiency with MS Office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

Responsibilities

Serve as a critical team member for management consulting projects, from project initiation, through analysis, solutions development, implementation, and closeout; projects can span organizational development and transformation, strategic planning and implementation, business process improvement, risk management, and change management and strategic communications, as well as direct-mission support to federal health clients
Apply critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills to collect quantitative and qualitative data (e.g., interviews, focus groups, surveys, document and dataset review)
Analyze quantitative and qualitative data and develop meaningful insights to address complex organizational challenges and support client decision-making
Support the end-to-end development of client work products and presentations, such as root cause and gap analysis, findings and recommendation reports, requirements documents, process flows, standard operating procedures, strategic plans, strategic communications, and reporting dashboards
Build and sustain meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues
Contribute to positive, inclusive team culture and collaborative working environment
Understand and use firm capabilities, solutions, and methodologies
Support internal and business development initiatives, such as communities of practice and proposals

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