Workshop and Consultant Facilitator - Senior Consultant

Guidehouse•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Facilitator is responsible for guiding groups, teams, or stakeholders through structured discussions, workshops, and decision-making processes to achieve productive outcomes. This role is pivotal in fostering collaboration, surfacing insights, and ensuring all voices are heard. Facilitators operate across client-facing, internal, and blended environments, supporting transformation, training, and feedback initiatives. Create agendas and choose facilitation tools that match session goals, such as onboarding, training, strategic planning, or gathering stakeholder feedback. Lead meetings, workshops, or training sessions. Keep discussions focused, inclusive, and productive. Encourage open communication and manage group dynamics to ensure everyone participates. Set clear expectations and promote a culture of respect and open dialogue. Practice active listening, invite quieter participants to share, and manage dominant speakers. Use interactive activities to boost engagement and reflection. Identify and address resistance, conflict, or disengagement. Use techniques to de-escalate situations and reframe discussions to keep the environment productive. Summarize results, document actionable insights, and plan follow-up steps. Communicate decisions and commitments clearly. Collect feedback on how effective the facilitation was and improve methods for future sessions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
Minimum of three (3)+ years of overall work experience.
Strong skills in speaking and writing.
Experience in creating and leading workshops, meetings, or training sessions.
Familiarity with digital tools for collaboration, such as Teams, Miro, or Trello.
Ability to simplify complex information into clear, actionable steps.
Experience working both independently and with others in fast-paced settings

Nice To Haves

Experience in consulting or client-facing roles.
Experience with court case management systems.
Experience with COTS or Platform based solutions.
Certification in facilitation or related methodologies
Experience supporting digital transformation, modernization, or organizational change initiatives.
Familiarity with agile development environments.
Understanding of responsible AI principles and model interpretability.

Responsibilities

Create agendas and choose facilitation tools that match session goals, such as onboarding, training, strategic planning, or gathering stakeholder feedback.
Lead meetings, workshops, or training sessions.
Keep discussions focused, inclusive, and productive.
Encourage open communication and manage group dynamics to ensure everyone participates.
Set clear expectations and promote a culture of respect and open dialogue.
Practice active listening, invite quieter participants to share, and manage dominant speakers.
Use interactive activities to boost engagement and reflection.
Identify and address resistance, conflict, or disengagement.
Use techniques to de-escalate situations and reframe discussions to keep the environment productive.
Summarize results, document actionable insights, and plan follow-up steps.
Communicate decisions and commitments clearly.
Collect feedback on how effective the facilitation was and improve methods for future sessions.

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