Managing Consultant — Human-Centered Research & Insights

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

Sick time & holidays

Bonus potential

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mobility stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Managing Consultant to lead human-centered research initiatives across the project lifecycle, from planning to insight development, helping clients create programs and services that improve outcomes and customer experiences.

The role requires expertise in surveys, interviews, focus groups, usability studies, and program evaluation, with hands-on Qualtrics work and ability to tailor approaches to client needs. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Permanent Resident or US Citizen due to nature of client engagements.
• Bachelor's degree AND Five (5+) plus years relevant post-graduation work experience; Or Master's degree AND Three (3+) plus years relevant post-graduation work experience.
• Strong experience in primary research methods, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and usability studies.
• Strong consulting and client-facing skills with the ability to serve as a trusted advisor.
• Must demonstrate experience with leading human-centered research initiatives and with planning through analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead human-centered research engagements throughout the project lifecycle, including planning, data collection, analysis, and insight development.
• Design and execute primary research methods such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, and usability studies to answer client questions and improve program outcomes.
• Lead the development, programming, testing, deployment, and management of survey research efforts using Qualtrics.
• Develop evaluation plans, research frameworks, and analytical approaches aligned to client objectives.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data, synthesize findings, and translate research into actionable recommendations.
• Conduct and interpret survey analyses, attribution research, and program evaluation support.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by identifying challenges and guiding program decisions.

Skills

Primary research

Survey design

Qualtrics

Project management

Client-facing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Qualtrics

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a Managing Consultant to lead human-centered research initiatives across the project lifecycle, from planning to insight development, helping clients create programs and services that improve outcomes and customer experiences.

The role requires expertise in surveys, interviews, focus groups, usability studies, and program evaluation, with hands-on Qualtrics work and ability to tailor approaches to client needs. Travel up to 10% may be required.