State and Local Government (SLG) - Consultant – Columbia, South Carolina

Job Family:

Management Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

As a Consultant on our State and Local Government team in Columbia, you will support public sector clients by conducting analysis, developing recommendations, and helping implement improvements. You will work closely with project leaders and client stakeholders to gather information, synthesize insights, and produce clear, client-ready deliverables. This is a role for an analytical and strategic problem solver who is excited to be part of building a high growth South Carolina team and working in person with colleagues and clients.

Key activities include:

• Serve as a core team member on consulting projects from project initiation through analysis, solution development, implementation, and closeout
• Gather and synthesize information through interviews, focus groups, surveys, document review, and dataset review
• Apply critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills to identify issues, develop insights, and support client decision-making
• Develop well-structured client deliverables such as findings and recommendation summaries, strategic plans, process flows, and status updates
• Support planning and facilitation of client working sessions and day-to-day operational meetings
• Translate complex information into clear written narratives and visually effective presentation materials
• Build and sustain productive relationships with clients and colleagues and contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture
• Support internal initiatives and business development efforts such as research, proposal development, and reusable asset creation

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• 1+ years of relevant professional experience in consulting, public sector, analytics, or a related role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to develop accurate, well-organized written deliverables and presentations
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work in a dynamic environment
• Must currently reside in the greater Columbia, South Carolina region
• Ability to travel throughout the state of South Carolina and, on occasion, outside the state based on client needs
• No sponsorship is available for this position

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience supporting state or local government clients. South Carolina experience is a plus but not required
• Experience with business process improvement, stakeholder engagement, change management, or program management
• Experience performing data analysis and using findings to recommend and implement improvements
• Interest in technology enabled transformation and experience supporting adoption or implementation efforts

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What 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 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

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse 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.

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