State and Local Government - Consultant

Job Family:

Management Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 75%+

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:
Guidehouse is seeking a Consultant to join our State and Local Government (SLG) practice. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact public sector engagements that improve operations, enable modernization, and support transformational outcomes for state and local agencies.

As a Consultant, you will work alongside experienced professionals to deliver client services related to organizational effectiveness, digital transformation, policy implementation, and operational improvement. You will engage in research, analysis, documentation, and client-facing activities as part of a collaborative delivery team.

Key responsibilities include:
• Conduct research, stakeholder interviews, and data analysis to inform recommendations for clients.
• Assist in the development of client deliverables including reports, presentations, dashboards, and process documentation.
• Support the facilitation of workshops, work sessions, or training activities with client teams.
• Help analyze and document business processes, policy impacts, or system-related needs.
• Contribute to project management support such as timeline tracking, task coordination, and meeting preparation.
• Participate in the development of proposals and internal capability-building efforts.

What You Will Need:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of prior relevant consulting experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Curiosity about public sector transformation and a desire to make a tangible impact through consulting work.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Internship or work experience in public sector consulting, state/local government, or civic technology.
• Familiarity with project management tools, process improvement techniques, or data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI).
• Interest in public policy, operational improvement, or digital modernization topics.

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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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