Guidehouse

Management Consultant - Business Operations & Strategy

Guidehouse$74K — $124K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business, Public Administration, or Economics.
  • 1-3 years of professional experience in consulting or related areas.
  • Strong analytical skills for interpreting qualitative and quantitative data.
  • Familiarity with creating client-facing presentations and reports.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience in project coordination and managing action items in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research on organizational structures and business processes.
  • Support stakeholder interviews and workshops by organizing agendas and documenting findings.
  • Create presentations and reports for client and team review.
  • Assist in outlining current and future organizational roles and responsibilities.
  • Analyze workforce data to identify trends and inform recommendations.
  • Help develop project plans, schedules, and status reports.
  • Engage in change management and stakeholder activities.

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Potential eligibility for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability benefits
  • Student Loan PayDown program
  • Tuition Reimbursement and learning opportunities
  • Skills Development & Certifications
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
  • Mobility Stipend
Full Job Description

Job Family:

Management Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

  • Conduct research and analysis of organizational structures, business processes, workforce data, and operating models to support organizational transformation initiatives.

  • Support stakeholder interviews, workshops, and working sessions by developing agendas, documenting findings, tracking action items, and synthesizing feedback.

  • Develop presentations, reports, meeting materials, and briefing documents for senior client and project team review.

  • Assist in documenting current-state and future-state organizational structures, roles and responsibilities, governance processes, and operating procedures.

  • Analyze workforce, workload, and operational data to identify trends, support staffing analyses, and inform organizational recommendations.

  • Support the development of implementation plans, project schedules, risk logs, and status reports to help track project progress and milestones.

  • Assist with change management and stakeholder engagement activities, including communications planning, meeting coordination, and adoption tracking.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the delivery of high-quality client deliverables within established deadlines.

What You Will Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Management, Political Science, Economics, Organizational Development, or a related field.

  • One (1) to Three (3) years of professional experience in consulting, project management, program support, business analysis, organizational effectiveness, or a related field.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to organize and interpret qualitative and quantitative information.

  • Experience creating presentations, analyses, reports, or other client-facing deliverables.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to clearly communicate findings and recommendations.

  • Experience coordinating meetings, managing action items, and supporting project teams in a fast-paced environment.

  • Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and meet established deadlines.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust or suitability determination.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Experience supporting federal government clients through internships, consulting engagements, contractor support, or government service.

  • Familiarity with organizational transformation, change management, workforce planning, or business process improvement concepts.

  • Experience conducting research, stakeholder analysis, process mapping, or data analysis.

  • Experience facilitating meetings, documenting requirements, or supporting workshop execution.

  • Knowledge of project management principles, project scheduling, and risk management practices.

  • Experience using Power BI, Tableau, Excel, Visio, SharePoint, or similar business analysis and collaboration tools.

  • CAPM, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Prosci Change Practitioner, or other early-career professional certification.

  • Interest in organizational design, governance modernization, workforce transformation, and public sector consulting.

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.
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8,000 employees
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Founded
2018

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