Federal Human Capital Policy Management Consultant

Navigant; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Federal Human Capital Management Consultant to help federal agencies modernize HR processes and implement HCM transformations. You will combine HR policy expertise, business process improvement, and stakeholder engagement with HR systems knowledge to optimize workforce management and support enterprise HR programs.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, a Bachelor's degree, and 5–7 years in HR policy or related fields, with experience in federal HR programs and multiple HR

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and current residence within the United States
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust
• 5–7 years of experience in HR, policy analysis, or a related field
• Experience supporting Federal HR or HCM programs
• Knowledge of OPM regulations and federal HR policies
• Experience in staffing, classification, benefits, administration, and related topics
• Experience facilitating stakeholder discussions and achieving consensus

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve federal HR business processes across the employee lifecycle
• Gather, document, and validate requirements from client stakeholders
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and stakeholder sessions
• Conduct gap analyses and develop modernization recommendations
• Translate HR needs into functional requirements for IT teams
• Develop process maps, workflows, user stories, and SOPs
• Support change management, communications, and user adoption
• Prepare client-facing presentations and executive deliverables

Skills

Federal HR policy

OPM guidance

HR process improvement

Workforce analytics

Workshop facilitation

Executive communication

Change management

Agile/Lean/BPR

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Oracle HCM

SAP SuccessFactors

ServiceNow HRSD

Job description

## Federal Human Capital Policy Management ConsultantApply: US - DC, Washington: US - VA, Arlington: Full time: Posted Today: 44599**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 Resource 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.* 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.**What You Will Need:*** U.S. Citizenship and current residence within the United States.* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.* Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD \"PUBLIC TRUST\".* Five (5) to Seven (7) years of 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 $113,000.00-$188,000.00. 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