State and Local Government - Consultant
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
