Federal Human Capital Consultant

Guidehouse; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition reimbursement

Learning opportunities

Employee referral program

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking Federal Human Capital Consultants to help federal agencies improve HR operations, modernize processes, and drive HCM transformation. You will combine HR policy expertise with business-process improvement across the employee lifecycle.

The role requires experience with enterprise HCM environments like Workday, Oracle HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, or ServiceNow HRSD, and strong stakeholder engagement. Travel up to 10% may be involved.

Qualifications

• Three to ten years of experience in human resources, policy analysis, or a related field.
• Experience supporting Federal Human Resources or Human Capital programs.
• Knowledge of OPM regulations and guidance; Federal HR policies and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve federal HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
• Gather, document, and validate requirements from client stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and stakeholder sessions to assess current processes and identify improvements.
• Conduct gap analyses and develop recommendations for modernization and standardization.
• Support HR technology and HCM implementation projects.
• Translate HR needs into functional requirements for technology teams.
• Develop process maps, workflow documentation, user stories, and operating procedures.
• Support change management, communications, and user adoption activities.
• Identify project risks and mitigation strategies; prepare executive deliverables.

Skills

Stakeholder facilitation

Requirements gathering

Process improvement

HR systems modernization

Federal HR policies

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Oracle HCM

SAP SuccessFactors

ServiceNow HRSD

Job description

## Federal Human Capital ConsultantApply: US - DC, Washington: US - VA, Arlington: Full time: Posted Yesterday: 44824**Job Family:**Management Consulting**Travel Required:**Up to 10%**Clearance Required:**Ability to Obtain Public Trust**What You Will Do:** Guidehouse is seeking a **Federal Human Capital Consultants** to support federal agencies in improving human resources operations, modernizing HR processes, and advancing Human Capital Management (HCM) transformation initiatives. This role combines federal HR subject matter expertise, business process improvement, stakeholder engagement, and HR systems exposure to help clients optimize workforce management and achieve mission outcomes.The ideal candidate understands Federal HR policy and operations, has experience supporting enterprise HCM environments such as Workday, Oracle HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, or ServiceNow HRSD, and can work collaboratively with clients to design and implement future-state HR processes.Key Responsibilities* Analyze and improve federal HR business processes across the employee lifecycle.* Gather, document, and validate business and functional requirements from client stakeholders.* Facilitate workshops, interviews, and stakeholder working sessions to assess current-state processes and identify improvement opportunities.* Conduct gap analyses and develop recommendations for process modernization and standardization.* Support Human Capital transformation initiatives, including HR technology and HCM implementation projects.* Translate HR business needs into functional requirements for technology teams and system integrators.* Develop process maps, workflow documentation, user stories, and operating procedures.* Support change management, communications, and user adoption activities.* Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies and recommend mitigation strategies.* Prepare client-facing presentations, briefings, and executive-level deliverables. For Senior Consultant, Managing Consultant, or Associate Director candidates:* Lead workstreams and client engagements.* Provide strategic guidance to federal clients on Human Capital modernization initiatives.* Facilitate executive-level discussions and decision-making sessions.* Manage stakeholder relationships and oversee project deliverables.* Mentor junior staff and contribute to practice growth and business development activities.**What You Will Need:*** U.S. Citizenship and current residence within the United States.* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or Four (4) additional years of experience in lieu of degree.* Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD \"PUBLIC TRUST\".* Three (3) to Ten(10) years experience working in human resources, policy analysis, or a related field with responsibility for interpreting and applying HR policies, regulations, or procedures.* Experience supporting Federal Human Resources or Human Capital programs.* Knowledge of: + OPM regulations and guidance + Federal HR policies and procedures + Human Capital lifecycle management* Experience in one or more HR functional areas: + Staffing and Recruitment + Classification + Benefits Administration + Leave Programs + Employee and Labor Relations + Performance Management + HR Compliance* Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.* Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in policy and procedural work.* Skills in process improvement and supporting continuous improvement efforts.* Experience gathering requirements and supporting HR system modernization efforts.* Understanding of HR business architecture, process design, and workforce management practices.* Experience facilitating stakeholder discussions and achieving consensus among diverse groups.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* Experience developing executive presentations and client deliverables.* Some travel maybe required during peak project milestones.**What Would Be Nice To Have:** * Experience supporting Federal Human Capital modernization initiatives.* Experience supporting HCM implementation or transformation programs.* Knowledge of Agile, Lean, Business Process Reengineering, or Change Management methodologies.* PMP, CBAP, Prosci, SHRM, PHR/SPHR, or related certifications.* Experience supporting enterprise HCM platforms including:* Workday* Oracle HCM* SAP SuccessFactors* ServiceNow HR Service Delivery (HRSD)* Similar ERP/HCM environmentsThe 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