Consultant-Program Management and Business Operations

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development & Learning

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Consultant to lead complex program and project management activities for public sector clients in the Washington, DC area. You will manage workstreams, develop integrated project plans, facilitate client decisions, and deliver high-quality artifacts that advance objectives.

The role requires a proactive, collaborative mindset, strong communication with executive stakeholders, and the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams while maintaining schedule, budget, and risk

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust clearance.
• Two (2) years of management or project/program management experience with government or commercial clients.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex program and project management activities for public sector clients.
• Develop and monitor integrated project plans, dashboards, and status reports.
• Coordinate client meetings, workshops, and stakeholder interviews; document decisions and action items.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities; drive accountability and follow-through.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Power BI

Microsoft Planner

Microsoft Lists

Power Automate

Job description

Job Family:Management ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public TrustWhat You Will Do:Guidehouse is seeking a Consultant to lead complex program and project management activities for public sector clients. In this role, you will manage workstreams, develop and monitor integrated project plans, facilitate client decision-making, anticipate and address delivery risks, and produce high-quality deliverables that advance client objectives. The ideal candidate is a proactive and collaborative consultant who can build trusted client relationships, translate complex information into actionable recommendations.Support project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting activities to ensure successful delivery of client initiatives on time and within budget.Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, dashboards, status reports, and other project management artifacts to track performance, proactively communicate progress, and support decision-making.Coordinate and facilitate client meetings, workshops, workgroups, and stakeholder interviews; document key decisions, action items, and next steps while driving accountability and follow-through.Serve as a trusted advisor and point of contact for project communications, collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, align priorities, and manage interdependencies.Develop high-quality client deliverables, ensuring work products meet client requirements, quality standards, and project objectives.Analyze project data, performance metrics, and key performance indicators to identify trends, evaluate project health, and recommend corrective actions as needed.Identify and implement practical improvements to project management processes, reporting tools, workflows, and collaboration practices to increase efficiency, transparency, and accountability.Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development across project teams.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.Due to contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. Citizens and reside within the United States.Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.Two (2) years of management consulting, project management, program management, or related professional services experience supporting government or commercial clients.Demonstrated experience supporting project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting activities across multiple workstreams, including schedule management, status reporting, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.Experience facilitating client meetings, workshops, interviews, and working sessions, with the ability to drive discussions, build consensus, and document actionable outcomes.Strong analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with clients and executive stakeholders.Experience developing high-quality client deliverables, presentations, reports, and other work products that meet client requirements and quality standards.Ability to identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and competing priorities while recommending practical solutions.Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail, demonstrated follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-service environment.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and collaboration tools such as SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.This hybrid role may require onsite support at client locations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area up to 3-4 days per week.Candidates must reside within commuting distance (approximately 50 miles) of the Washington, DC metropolitan area.What Would Be Nice To Have:Professional certification in project or program management, such as PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, or equivalent.Experience working with Federal, state, or local government clients.Experience using project management and collaboration tools such as SharePoint, Microsoft Planner, Microsoft Lists, Power Automate, and Power BI.Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.Experience designing, developing or maintaining project dashboards, trackers, risk and issue logs, KPI reporting, and other performance monitoring tools.Experience designing process improvements, workflow automations, and data visualization solutions that enhance project delivery and stakeholder reporting.Active Public Trust clearance, Suitability determination, or other Federal security credentialThe 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 InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.