Lead Facilitator

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

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a lead facilitator to run structured meetings, workshops and strategy sessions for multi‑agency stakeholders, coordinating logistics and preparing clear, formatted agendas and materials.

You will guide conversations, track decisions, synthesize takeaways, and design interactive activities to boost engagement across in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats. A BA/BS and 4+ years of facilitation experience are required, with ability to obtain a Public Trust and travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Proven experience facilitating structured meetings and events (in-person, virtual, and hybrid) that keep discussions focused, inclusive, and productive.
• Hands-on background in meeting and event logistics: scheduling recurring forums, reserving rooms, setting up virtual platforms, coordinating AV/IT, managing registration/check-in, signage, and seating plans.
• Ability to prepare and format meeting materials—invitations, agendas, decks, minutes—using approved templates; comfortable routing drafts for executive review and clearance.
• Skill in action item tracking and deliverable management with status updates to staff.
• Experience with creative event design (themes/formats/interactive components) and live engagement techniques (polling, breakouts, scenario exercises).
• Capability to research/analyze participation and engagement data; synthesize feedback; identify trends, gaps, and improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to craft messaging and outreach that engages multi-agency stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead structured meetings, workshops, strategy sessions, and stakeholder meetings that stay focused and inclusive.
• Plan and coordinate meeting logistics; reserve rooms and set up virtual platforms; manage AV/IT and registrations.
• Prepare clear, well-formatted agendas and materials; circulate for executive review and clearance.
• Guide conversations to surface insights; track decisions and action items; synthesize key takeaways into concise summaries.
• Design interactive activities and creative formats to boost engagement; integrate feedback for future sessions.
• Collaborate on environmental scans to surface strategic priorities and monitor participation and engagement data for improvements.

Skills

Facilitation

Meeting logistics

Agenda planning

Stakeholder engagement

Action item tracking

Creative event design

Data synthesis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Video platforms

AV/IT setup

Job description

What You Will Do

As a lead facilitator, you will lead structured discussions, workshops, strategy sessions, and stakeholder meetings that keep participants focused, engaged, and aligned on objectives; plan and coordinate meeting logistics; prepare clear, well‑formatted agendas and materials; guide conversations to surface insights; manage group dynamics to ensure all voices are heard; track decisions and action items; and synthesize key takeaways into concise summaries; design interactive activities, propose creative formats that boost engagement, ensure accessibility and quality of all materials, and integrate feedback and participation data to continuously improve future sessions.

Job Family

Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Proven experience facilitating structured meetings and events (in-person, virtual, and hybrid) that keep discussions focused, inclusive, and productive; adept at agenda planning, timekeeping, capturing outcomes, and driving follow ups.


• Hands on background in meeting and event logistics: scheduling recurring forums, reserving rooms/setting up virtual platforms, coordinating AV/IT, managing registration/check in, signage, and seating plans.


• Ability to prepare and format meeting materials—invitations, agendas, decks, minutes—using approved templates; comfortable routing drafts for executive review and clearance.


• Skill in action item tracking and deliverable management with status updates to staff


• Experience with creative event design (themes/formats/interactive components), live engagement techniques (polling, breakouts, scenario exercises), and environmental scans to surface strategic priorities.


• Capability to research/analyze participation and engagement data; synthesize feedback; identify trends, gaps, and improvements.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills to craft messaging and outreach that engages multi agency stakeholders

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. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred


• Bachelor's degree


• FOUR (4) years of experience in meeting and event facilitation


• Ability to work at client site in Washington, DC at least 3 days/week

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Experience facilitating interagency dialogues.


• Background coordinating executive meetings, leadership forums, and strategic events serving large audiences (100–600), including day of rehearsals and readiness reviews.

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.

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.