Managing Consultant - Business Operations and Strategy

Guidehouse; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Guidehouse in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking an experienced Operational Effectiveness consultant to support organizational transformation for defense and federal clients. You will conduct research, analyze workforce data, and develop briefs and implementation plans while coordinating stakeholders and timelines.

The role requires an ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET clearance, a Bachelor’s degree, and 5+ years of consulting or related experience.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience creating client-facing presentations and analyses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience coordinating meetings and supporting project teams.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis of org structures, processes, and operating models for transformation initiatives.
• Support stakeholder interviews, workshops, and capture findings and actions.
• Develop presentations, reports, and briefing materials for senior review.
• Document current and future-state org structures, roles, governance, and ops.
• Analyze workforce data to identify trends and inform staffing recommendations.
• Assist with project plans, schedules, risk logs, and status reporting.
• Contribute to change management and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality client deliverables on time.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

• Conduct research and analysis of organizational structures, business processes, workforce data, and operating models to support organizational transformation initiatives.

• Support stakeholder interviews, workshops, and working sessions by developing agendas, documenting findings, tracking action items, and synthesizing feedback.

• Develop presentations, reports, meeting materials, and briefing documents for senior client and project team review.

• Assist in documenting current-state and future-state organizational structures, roles and responsibilities, governance processes, and operating procedures.

• Analyze workforce, workload, and operational data to identify trends, support staffing analyses, and inform organizational recommendations.

• Support the development of implementation plans, project schedules, risk logs, and status reports to help track project progress and milestones.

• Assist with change management and stakeholder engagement activities, including communications planning, meeting coordination, and adoption tracking.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the delivery of high-quality client deliverables within established deadlines.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance

• Bachelor’s degree

• FIVE (5)+ years’ of professional experience in consulting, project management, strategy, change management, program support, business analysis, organizational effectiveness, operations, or a related field.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to organize and interpret qualitative and quantitative information.

• Experience creating presentations, analyses, reports, or other client-facing deliverables.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to clearly communicate findings and recommendations.

• Experience coordinating meetings, managing action items, and supporting project teams in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and meet established deadlines.

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.

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.

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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.