State and Local Government Senior Consultant - Austin, TX

Summary

Senior ConsultantAs a Senior Consultant on our State and Local Government team you will help public sector clients solve complex challenges from strategy through execution. You will support client delivery teams by serving as a day-to-day lead on projects, serving as a BA on technology focused projects, facilitating client meetings and working sessions, and developing clear, client-ready work products.Key activities include:Serve as a critical team member for consulting projects from project initiation through analysis, solution development, implementation, and closeoutPlan and facilitate client interviews, workshops, and requirements gathering sessions to understand current state processes, challenges, opportunities, and goalsCollect and analyze qualitative and quantitative information to identify themes, root causes, and actionable recommendationsTranslate client needs into well-organized documentation such as process maps, requirements summaries, and decision logs that support solution design and deliverySupport technology implementation efforts by helping clients define business requirements, review configuration options, coordinate user feedback during build activities, and support change management activitiesDevelop training materials, job aids, and communications to support end user adoption and change managementDevelop presentations and written deliverables with clear storylines and actionable insights for client leadersSupport business development efforts, including research, proposal development, and reusable asset creationProvide guidance, feedback, and mentorship to junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive team cultureWhat You Will NeedBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university3+ years of professional experience in management consulting, public sector consulting, program management, project management, government operations, or a related fieldExperience supporting complex client engagements and managing multiple workstreams simultaneouslyKnowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and best practicesStrong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skillsExperience facilitating meetings, workshops, stakeholder engagement sessions, and executive briefingsExperience developing high-quality client deliverables, including presentations, reports, business cases, and strategic recommendationsExperience developing and executing communication and engagement plans for a wide array of stakeholdersAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TeamsExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholdersAbility to work independently while managing competing priorities and deadlinesMust currently reside within the Houston or Austin metropolitan area and be available for periodic in-person client and team meetingsWhat We Offer :Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties.Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Job Description

Senior ConsultantAs a Senior Consultant on our State and Local Government team you will help public sector clients solve complex challenges from strategy through execution. You will support client delivery teams by serving as a day-to-day lead on projects, serving as a BA on technology focused projects, facilitating client meetings and working sessions, and developing clear, client-ready work products.Key activities include:Serve as a critical team member for consulting projects from project initiation through analysis, solution development, implementation, and closeoutPlan and facilitate client interviews, workshops, and requirements gathering sessions to understand current state processes, challenges, opportunities, and goalsCollect and analyze qualitative and quantitative information to identify themes, root causes, and actionable recommendationsTranslate client needs into well-organized documentation such as process maps, requirements summaries, and decision logs that support solution design and deliverySupport technology implementation efforts by helping clients define business requirements, review configuration options, coordinate user feedback during build activities, and support change management activitiesDevelop training materials, job aids, and communications to support end user adoption and change managementDevelop presentations and written deliverables with clear storylines and actionable insights for client leadersSupport business development efforts, including research, proposal development, and reusable asset creationProvide guidance, feedback, and mentorship to junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive team cultureWhat You Will NeedBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university3+ years of professional experience in management consulting, public sector consulting, program management, project management, government operations, or a related fieldExperience supporting complex client engagements and managing multiple workstreams simultaneouslyKnowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and best practicesStrong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skillsExperience facilitating meetings, workshops, stakeholder engagement sessions, and executive briefingsExperience developing high-quality client deliverables, including presentations, reports, business cases, and strategic recommendationsExperience developing and executing communication and engagement plans for a wide array of stakeholdersAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TeamsExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholdersAbility to work independently while managing competing priorities and deadlinesMust currently reside within the Houston or Austin metropolitan area and be available for periodic in-person client and team meetingsWhat We Offer :Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties.Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.