Organizational Design Senior Consultant

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility stipend

Health insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Guidehouse in McLean, VA is seeking a seasoned organizational development consultant to lead and support design and change initiatives for federal clients. You will develop operating models, governance structures, and transition plans while delivering leadership development programs and facilitating strategic workshops.

You will manage workstreams, mentor junior team members, and build relationships with senior stakeholders across mission-focused programs, with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust.
• Three+ years of professional consulting experience in organizational development or change initiatives.
• Experience planning and supporting organizational redesigns or operating model transformations.
• Experience designing and delivering leadership development programs and facilitating workshops with senior-level stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience managing project workstreams and junior team members.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to work in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support organizational design and restructuring engagements, including current/future state operating models, governance structures, and transition plans.
• Develop and implement organizational development and change strategies aligned with client objectives and environments.
• Design and deliver leadership development programs (competency models, coaching frameworks, executive training).
• Facilitate team effectiveness workshops, strategic planning, team charter development, and conflict resolution engagements.
• Conduct organizational assessments and translate findings into actionable recommendations and implementation guidance.
• Manage day-to-day consulting activities, including workstream planning, risk management, quality assurance, and deliverable development.
• Build trusted relationships with mid to senior federal stakeholders across mission-focused programs.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement within client organizations.
• Support business development activities, including proposals and thought leadership.

Skills

Organizational design

Change management

Leadership development

Stakeholder engagement

Facilitation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, IO Psychology, or Business Administration

Job description

What You Will Do

• Lead and support organizational design and restructuring engagements, including current/future state operating models, governance structures, and transition plans.
• Develop and implement organizational development and change strategies aligned with client mission objectives, workforce needs, and operating environments.
• Design and deliver leadership development programs (competency models, coaching frameworks, executive training sessions).
• Facilitate team effectiveness workshops, including strategic planning sessions, team charter development, collaboration workshops, and conflict resolution engagements.
• Conduct organizational assessments (culture, workforce, readiness, capability) and translate findings into actionable recommendations and implementation guidance.
• Manage day to day consulting activities, including workstream planning, task execution, risk management, quality assurance, and deliverable development.
• Build trusted relationships with mid to senior federal stakeholders across mission-focused programs.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement within client organizations.
• Support business development activities, including proposals, capture contributions, and thought leadership.

Job Family

Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

Engagement Delivery & Client Relationship Management

• Lead and support organizational design and restructuring engagements, including current/future state operating models, governance structures, and transition plans.
• Develop and implement organizational development and change strategies aligned with client mission objectives, workforce needs, and operating environments.
• Design and deliver leadership development programs (competency models, coaching frameworks, executive training sessions).
• Facilitate team effectiveness workshops, including strategic planning sessions, team charter development, collaboration workshops, and conflict resolution engagements.
• Conduct organizational assessments (culture, workforce, readiness, capability) and translate findings into actionable recommendations and implementation guidance.
• Manage day to day consulting activities, including workstream planning, task execution, risk management, quality assurance, and deliverable development.
• Build trusted relationships with mid to senior federal stakeholders across mission-focused programs.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement within client organizations.
• Support business development activities, including proposals, capture contributions, and thought leadership.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead and mentor junior consultants, including providing coaching, feedback, and performance support.
• Guide team members in developing client-ready deliverables, conducting analysis, and facilitating engagements.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.

What You Will Need

• Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD Public Trust.
• Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Three (3+) plus years of professional consulting or relevant post-graduation experience in organizational development, transformation, or change initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience planning and supporting organizational redesigns, reorganizations, or operating model transformations.
• Experience designing and delivering leadership development programs and facilitating workshops with senior-level stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to translate complex organizational challenges into structured, actionable solutions.
• Experience managing project workstreams and junior team members.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to work in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Experience working with federal civilian agencies.
• Familiarity with change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR).
• Certifications in change management, leadership coaching, facilitation, and/or organizational design.
• Experience developing competency models, workforce strategies, or organizational capability frameworks.

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.

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