Program and Project Management Consultant

Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

As a Program and Project Management Consultant, you will help an emergency management client develop and implement organizational programs, increase transparency and performance management, and comply with Federal laws and regulations.  Our management consulting professionals help our clients identify, evaluate, and solve some of their most complex challenges, assisting them in achieving their strategic goals and objectives to fulfill their mission and comply with Federal laws and regulations. The candidate must be adaptable and able to navigate teams through complex organizational dynamics, while recognizing client needs and challenges as they arise. Individuals will engage in a diverse set of project-specific tasks covering a broad set of  program and project management capabilities.  

 

Duties will include: 

• Develop and deliver effective strategic communications concepts and develop end-to-end meeting resources, including the strategy, preparation documents, facilitation guides, presentations, graphics, after action reports, etc. 

• Assist teams in making informed decisions by summarizing discussions, clarifying points of agreement or disagreement, and providing relevant context. Help teams reach consensus or determine the best course of action 

• Capture meeting discussions, decisions, action items, and follow-up tasks. Produce clear and concise meeting minutes or summaries to communicate outcomes to participants and stakeholders 

• Support task tracking and program evaluation to assist clients in monitoring program success 

• Document existing business processes and designs new processes to improve the operations of an organization  

• Improve business processes and support trainings on new business processes and operating models 

• Implement processes to increase coordination across the client organization 

• Present insights and recommendations for client prioritization and investment 

• Develop and present recommended plans of action for client action 

• Support the socialization of new/updated business processes  

What You Will Need:

• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust 

• Bachelor's degree in a management or other related field  

• TWO (2)+ years of relevant experience (management and strategy consulting related field) 

• Experience applying project management concepts   

• Possess a critical thinking mindset to identify and solve problems independently and with fellow team members 

• Ability to design meeting strategies to achieve client goals and facilitate group decision-making around complex policy concepts   

• Ability as a strong, detail-oriented writer and editor, with capability to deliver quality content for a variety of audiences comfortably and confidently 

• Strong ability to think strategically, analyze complex issues, and provide creative solutions 

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment 

 
What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks  

• Ability to execute across a variety of tasks simultaneously 

• Experience in consulting 

• Project Management degree, certificate, and/or certification 

• Direct experience or familiarity with FEMA, emergency management, or grants management 

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<