Consultant – State and Local Government - Campus 2027

Guidehouse; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Emergency Childcare

Job summary

Guidehouse's State and Local Government practice offers opportunities to serve states, counties, cities, and nonprofits across economic development, sustainability, disaster recovery, and organizational strategy. You’ll translate strategy into action and deliver high-impact solutions for complex problems.

The role involves multi-domain client work, with travel up to 25%. A graduate degree and US work authorization are required; no sponsorship is available for this position.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree-required and enrollment through Fall 2026 with graduation by Summer 2027.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• No sponsorship is available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide management consulting services across state and local government topics, including planning, analysis, and program management.
• Translate strategy into action through baseline assessments, future-state vision, and implementation planning.

Skills

Project management

Financial modeling

Operational modeling

Stakeholder management

Education

Graduate degree (enrolled through Fall 2026, graduate by Summer 2027)

Job description

What You Will Do

The State and Local Government practice provides individuals the opportunity to serve our States, Counties, Cities, Non Profit, and Multi-lateral clients in the areas of: economic development, sustainability, disaster recovery, business design, organizational strategy, technology strategy, market analysis, financial modeling, operational analysis, process improvement, change management, technology implementation, risk management, compliance monitoring, and program management. We deliver compelling, high impact solutions to our state and local government clients' toughest business and technology problems. We translate strategy into action.

Job Family

Management Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Clearance Required

None

What You Will Need

Minimum Years of Experience: 0 years
Minimum Degree Status: Graduate Degree (Must still be enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program through Fall 2026 and graduate by Summer 2027)
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the country
No current or future sponsorship is available for this position

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Demonstrates knowledge in and passion for improving state and local government through academic courses and project work
• Preferred degree programs include business, public policy, urban planning, economics, engineering, math, computer science, and environmental science/studies
• Demonstrates proven success and thorough skills to define and lead client-work including conducting baseline assessments, building a future state vision, developing implementation plans, managing multiple stakeholders, and communicating with varying audiences
• Demonstrates proven success and thorough knowledge of key facets of state and local government, including the following: sustainability, urban planning, education, housing, transportation, justice, and/or administration
• Demonstrates proven success and thorough knowledge of core management consulting skills such as project management, financial modeling, operational modeling, and stakeholder management.

Salary

The annual salary range for this position is $56,000.00-$94,000.00. 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 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.

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.