State and Local Government - Managing Consultant

Job Family:

Management Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

None

Managing Consultant – State and Local Government (Western Pennsylvania)

Guidehouse is seeking a Managing Consultant to support the continued growth of the firm’s State and Local Government practice, with a particular emphasis on Western Pennsylvania and the Greater Pittsburgh region.

Guidehouse’s State and Local Government practice serves clients in the areas of business design, organizational strategy, program strategy and implementation, market analysis, financial modeling, operational analysis, process improvement, change management, technology strategy and transformation, compliance monitoring, program management, and reporting.

What You Will Do:

• Manage and lead project delivery teams, including oversight of scope, timelines, budgets, and resources across multiple engagements.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to state and local government clients, translating strategy into actionable and sustainable solutions.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to junior- and mid-level staff, fostering professional growth and high-quality delivery.
• Drive and support business development efforts, including RFP responses, proposal development, client presentations, and account planning.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders and internal Guidehouse teams—particularly across Western Pennsylvania and key local government agencies such as Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh.
• Translate strategy into action for our clients.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree AND FIVE (5+) plus years of experience; Or Master's degree AND THREE (3+) plus years of relevant experience.
• General technology implementation skills, project management expertise, and client service experience for mission driven organizations.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and delivering high-quality client outcomes.
• Demonstrate proven success as a team leader, creating a positive environment and managing staff workloads, while meeting client delivery expectations to include: ability to provide candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner, keep leadership informed of progress and issues, and answer questions and offer direction to less-experienced staff.
• Strong understanding of Allegheny County, the City of Pittsburgh, and other local government agencies.
• Ability to travel as needed to support client engagements, firm growth, and other firm initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead fixed-price and time-and-materials projects from initiation through closeout.
• Ability to work in a Guidehouse Office and Client Office as needed.
• Must reside in the Greater Pittsburgh area.

What Would Be Nice to Have:

• Master’s degree (MBA, MPP, MPA, or equivalent).
• Direct experience supporting a local government agency (Allegheny County, City of Pittsburgh) in a leadership or consulting capacity.
• PMP, Scrum Master, or other relevant project management certification.
• Professional post-graduate experience in mission-driven or public-sector organizations.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Technology strategy and implementation
  • Business process redesign
  • Organizational or HR consulting
  • Business case development
• Familiarity with the government acquisition and procurement process, including identifying and tracking anticipated RFPs, leading or contributing to proposals, and expanding work with existing public-sector clients.

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

• Emer