Guidehouse

Jr. Process Improvement Consultant

Guidehouse$74K — $124K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 1+ years of work experience in an analytical role
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust clearance

Responsibilities

  • Assist clients in designing and implementing programs to meet strategic objectives
  • Develop and implement performance metrics to monitor program success
  • Analyze projects to identify risks and recommend mitigations
  • Document and evaluate business processes for improvement
  • Create a variety of written communications for diverse audiences
  • Conduct research to address client issues and propose solutions
  • Support data analysis to enhance client decision-making

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Learning Opportunities
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability coverage
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Full Job Description
Job Family:
Management Consulting

Travel Required:
Up to 10%

Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

This role will support Government agencies where individuals will be engaged in a diverse set of project-specific tasks covering a broad set of program and project management consulting capabilities, including:
  • Assisting clients in designing, developing, launching, and improving new projects and programs that are focused on achieving their strategic goals, objectives, and mission
  • Assisting clients to identify, develop, and implement performance metrics and measurement tools to monitor program performance and evaluate whether programs are achieving their goals
  • Assist clients in analyzing projects and programs to identify risks and help develop, apply, and monitor mitigations
  • Documenting and evaluating business processes and making recommendations for process improvements
  • Applying a variety of analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills and techniques
  • Producing a variety of communications from informal email interactions with clients to formal memos, issue papers, presentations, executive briefings, and others
  • Conducting research to investigate client problems and work collaboratively with your team to formulate and recommend solutions
  • Support clients in collecting and analyzing data, producing models and visualizations, and draw conclusions from the data to improve decision-making
  • Analyze and help develop and/or improve policies and procedures for a variety of programs and operational needs


In addition to client-facing responsibilities, this Entry Level role will support important activities that contribute to the growth of our business, strengthen internal Guidehouse operations, and create a positive work environment for all Guidehouse employees. Some of these activities include but are not limited to:
  • Assisting in business development activities, such as identifying potential client needs and ways Guidehouse can assist, developing proposals and white papers, participating in client and internal account meetings, and more
  • Participating in Guidehouse's programs for coaching and mentoring staff
  • Assisting in the development of learning and development materials, courses, and presentations to help Guidehouse employees expand and strengthen their skills
  • Support Guidehouse programs and initiatives for recruiting top talent to the company


What You Will Need:
  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
  • Bachelors degree
  • ONE (1) or more years' of working experience, with strong analytical and communications skills


What Would Be Nice To Have:
  • Degrees and backgrounds preferred: Public Policy, Government, International Studies, Accounting, Finance, Business, IT, Computer Science, Audit Readiness, Data Science, Communications, STEM majors
  • Knowledge and understanding of project management principles and the phases of project management (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Closure)
  • Experience working in teams to produce high-impact work products, reports, and other deliverables in a fast-paced environment
  • Heightened attention to detail, and the ability to create and edit technical and non-technical written work products and graphical presentations
  • Ability to view problems from multiple angles and apply a variety of solutions to solving them
  • Ability to participate in client-facing discussions and meetings
  • Ability to synthesize information quickly and learn new skills
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Possesses strong oral and written communication skills
  • Interest in growing a career in consulting, preferably government/federal/DoD consulting
  • Desire to support public sector clients with a national security mission
  • Passionate about reinvesting in the company you work for and representing the company's brand


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 a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
Learn more about Guidehouse
Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2018

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