Early Childhood Programs - Senior Consultant

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Student loan paydown

Mobility stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse in Washington, DC is seeking a government programs consultant to support federal initiatives in education and human services. You will analyze programs, develop reports and executive briefings, and collaborate with federal staff, grant recipients, and contractors to advance outcomes for children, families, and communities.

The role includes preparing client deliverables, managing multiple priorities, and contributing to business development through proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 4+ years of relevant federal/human-services program experience.
• Ability to obtain Federal Public Trust.
• Experience in early childhood education, Head Start, policy analysis, grants management, or related areas.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience preparing client-facing deliverables and presentations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support program, policy, operational, and strategic initiatives for children, families, and communities.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses to inform decision-making.
• Develop reports, briefings, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Support grants management and program implementation across federal programs.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and training to support collaboration.
• Develop work plans, status reports, and implementation strategies.
• Assist in organizational effectiveness, process improvement, and change management.
• Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Identify risks and opportunities and develop recommendations.
• Collaborate with federal staff, grant recipients, contractors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Policy analysis

Data analysis

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Family: Operational Effectiveness Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

• Support program, policy, operational, and strategic initiatives that advance outcomes for children, families, grant recipients, and communities.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses to inform decision-making and support mission-driven priorities.
• Develop reports, executive briefings, presentations, communications materials, and recommendations for various stakeholders.
• Support grants management, program administration, technical assistance, and implementation activities across complex federal programs.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement efforts, meetings, workshops, and training to support collaboration and program success.
• Develop work plans, project schedules, status reports, and implementation strategies to advance organizational and program objectives.
• Support organizational effectiveness, process improvement, and change management initiatives that strengthen service delivery and program performance.
• Analyze programmatic, operational, financial, and administrative data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Identify risks, issues, and opportunities and develop recommendations to support effective program execution.
• Collaborate effectively with federal staff, grant recipients, contractors, and other stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality client products that address complex programmatic, policy, operational, and organizational priorities.
• Contribute to account growth and business development efforts through proposal support, solution development, client relationship management, and identification of emerging agency priorities.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree.
• FOUR (4) or more years of relevant experience supporting federal, state, local, tribal, nonprofit, education, or human-services programs.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust; Candidates with an active Public Trust or suitability are preferred.
• Experience with one or more of the following: early childhood education, Head Start or Early Head Start, policy analysis, program administration, grants management, budget analysis, cost modeling, fiscal planning, program operations, research and evaluation, data analysis and reporting, stakeholder engagement, technical assistance, or organizational effectiveness.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience preparing client-facing deliverables and presentations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Education, Early Childhood Education, Public Health, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, Political Science, Human Services, or a related field.
• Experience working with federal agencies.
• Experience supporting federal grants, program monitoring, technical assistance or implementation activities.
• Familiarity with early childhood systems, child and family programs, or human services programs.
• Experience facilitating stakeholder meetings, trainings, or workgroups.
• Prior federal consulting experience.

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00.

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.

• 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.

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.

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.

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.

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