Managing Consultant – State and Local Government - Annapolis, MD

Guidehouse; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning opportunities

Employee referral program

Mobility stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Managing Consultant to grow its State and Local Government practice with a Maryland focus, serving state agencies and regional stakeholders.

You will lead delivery teams, translate strategy into actionable solutions, coach staff, and drive business development with Maryland clients, including HHS-related work and cross‑agency collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 5+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s with 3+ years.
• Experience with Maryland state government or public-sector environments is preferred.
• Strong program management and project delivery experience across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead project delivery teams across multiple engagements.
• Serve as trusted advisor to Maryland state agencies and local government clients.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback to junior- and mid-level staff.
• Drive business development, including RFP responses, proposals, and client presentations.
• Build relationships with client stakeholders and Guidehouse teams in Maryland.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client service

Cross-functional teams

Business development

RFP responses

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a Managing Consultant to support the continued growth of the firm’s State and Local Government practice, with a particular emphasis on Maryland, including state agencies and regional stakeholders. The State and Local Government practice serves clients in the areas of business design, organizational strategy, program strategy and implementation, market analysis, financial modeling, operational analysis, process improvement, change management, technology strategy and transformation, compliance monitoring, program management, and reporting.

What You Will Do

• Manage and lead project delivery teams, including oversight of scope, timelines, budgets, and resources across multiple engagements.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Maryland state agencies and local government clients, translating strategy into actionable and sustainable solutions.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to junior- and mid-level staff, fostering professional growth and high-quality delivery.
• Drive and support business development efforts, including RFP responses, proposal development, client presentations, and account planning.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders and internal Guidehouse teams—particularly across Maryland state government and Baltimore/Annapolis-based agencies.
• Translate strategy into action for our clients, particularly within Health and Human Services (HHS) and other mission-driven sectors.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree AND 5+ years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree AND 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with Maryland state government or similar public‑sector environments.
• Strong program management and project delivery experience, including managing cross‑functional teams and complex engagements.
• General technology implementation skills, project management expertise, and client service experience for mission‑driven organizations.
• Experience managing cross‑functional teams and delivering high‑quality client outcomes.
• Demonstrated success as a team leader, creating a positive environment and managing staff workloads, while meeting client delivery expectations; ability to provide candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner, keep leadership informed of progress and issues, and answer questions and offer direction to less‑experienced staff.
• Ability to engage effectively with state agency stakeholders, navigate government environments, and drive results.
• Ability to travel as needed to support client engagements, firm growth, and other firm initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead fixed‑price and time‑and‑materials projects from initiation through closeout.
• Ability to work in a Guidehouse office and client office as needed.
• Must reside within or be willing to relocate to the Annapolis, Rockville or Baltimore area.
• No sponsorship is available for this position.

What Would Be Nice to Have

• Master’s degree (MBA, MPP, MPA, or equivalent).
• Direct experience supporting Maryland agencies.
• Experience in Health and Human Services (HHS) programs (e.g., Medicaid, human services delivery, public health initiatives).
• PMP, Scrum Master, or other relevant project management certification.
• Professional post‑graduate experience in mission‑driven or public‑sector organizations.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: technology strategy and implementation; business process redesign; organizational or HR consulting; business case development.
• Familiarity with the government acquisition and procurement process, including identifying and tracking anticipated RFPs, leading or contributing to proposals, and expanding work with existing public‑sector clients.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package.

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 SanFrancisco.