Guidehouse

Organization Development Senior Consultant

Guidehouse$90K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Organizational Development, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, or related field
  • 3-5+ years of consulting or relevant experience in organizational development
  • Experience with organizational redesigns and operating model transformations
  • Skilled in leadership development program design and delivery
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficient in managing project workstreams and mentoring junior team members
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, suitable for executive-level deliverables

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support organizational design and restructuring efforts
  • Develop and implement change strategies aligned with client missions
  • Design and deliver leadership development programs
  • Facilitate team effectiveness workshops and strategic planning sessions
  • Conduct organizational assessments and provide actionable recommendations
  • Manage project activities, ensuring quality and timely deliverables
  • Build and maintain relationships with mid-to-senior level stakeholders
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Discretionary variable incentive bonus eligibility
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Student Loan PayDown
  • 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:
Strategy & Transformation Consulting

Travel Required:
Up to 10%

Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking an Organization Development Senior Consultant to support large-scale transformation initiatives, including planning and executing organizational redesigns, enabling leadership effectiveness, and strengthening team performance to achieve mission outcomes. The Senior Consultant will independently manage workstreams, contribute to practice results, and lead junior staff while delivering high-quality, client-ready products. The ideal candidate combines expertise in organizational design, leadership development, and facilitation with strong consulting, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills.
  • Lead and support organizational design and restructuring efforts, including current/future state design, governance models, and transition planning
  • Develop and implement change and organization development strategies aligned with client mission, workforce requirements, and operating models
  • Design and deliver leadership development programs, including competency models, coaching frameworks, and executive workshops
  • Facilitate team effectiveness workshops, including strategic planning sessions, team charters, and conflict resolution engagements
  • Conduct organizational assessments (e.g., culture, workforce, readiness, and capability assessments) and translate findings into actionable recommendations
  • Manage day-to-day project activities, including planning, task execution, quality assurance, and deliverable development
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships with mid-to-senior level stakeholders
  • Mentor junior consultants, providing guidance and feedback
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation
  • Support business development through proposals and thought leadership


What You Will Need:
  • Master's degree in Organizational Development, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field
  • 3-5+ years of consulting or relevant experience in organizational development or transformation
  • Demonstrated experience planning and supporting organizational redesigns, reorganizations, or operating model transformations
  • Experience designing and delivering leadership development programs and facilitating workshops with senior stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex organizational challenges into structured, actionable solutions
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience managing project workstreams and junior team members
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including executive-level deliverables
  • Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance (i.e. US citizenship required)


What Would Be Nice To Have:
  • Experience supporting federal health agencies (e.g., CDC, HHS)
  • Familiarity with change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR)
  • Certification in change management, leadership coaching, facilitation, and/or organizational design
  • Experience developing competency models and workforce strategies
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environments


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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