Senior Consultant, Child Support Enforcement Subject Matter Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a strategy and transformation professional to support federal child support modernization efforts, partnering with federal staff, state IV-D agencies, and technology partners. The role emphasizes planning, implementation, certification readiness, and execution across multiple projects.

You will analyze APDs, feasibility studies, and implementation plans while contributing to dashboards and knowledge assets. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in related work are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in supporting child support Federal/state initiatives.
• Background check to serve in a position of public trust.

Responsibilities

• Support modernization planning, implementation, and certification readiness for child support systems.
• Collaborate with federal staff, state IV-D agencies, and partners across programs.
• Develop executive briefings, reports, and strategic materials.

Skills

Federal program support

Stakeholder interviews

APD reviews

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s degree in social work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

Job description

Job Family:Strategy & Transformation ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

As part of a multidisciplinary team, support federal initiatives focused on child support technology modernization, program operations, and systems transformation. Collaborate with federal staff, state IV-D agencies, technology partners, and project teams to improve modernization planning, implementation, certification readiness, and long-term program effectiveness.

Responsibilities may include:

• Provide subject matter expertise on child support enforcement programs, operations, and technology modernization initiatives.
• Support federal and state partners in planning, implementing, and assessing child support system modernization efforts.
• Support the review and analysis of Advanced Planning Documents (APDs), feasibility studies, certification materials, modernization roadmaps, procurement strategies, and implementation plans.
• Support development of modernization frameworks, playbooks, procurement guidance, reusable assets, and knowledge management resources.
• Conduct interviews, workshops, listening sessions, and stakeholder engagement activities with federal and state partners.
• Assist with analyzing modernization portfolios, project performance, certification readiness, financial data, governance structures, and implementation risks.
• Develop executive briefings, reports, strategic communications, presentations, decision memoranda, and technical assistance products.
• Collaborate with data, technology, and program teams to identify modernization opportunities, lessons learned, and best practices across states.
• Support development of modernization dashboards, portfolio analysis tools, APD review processes, and implementation support activities.

What You Will Need:

• Must have the ability to pass a federal background check to serve in a position of public trust.
• Bachelors Degree
• FIVE (5) or more years of professional experience in supporting child support (IV-D) programs, state child support agencies, or federal child support initiatives.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in human services or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Master’s degree in social work or related field.
• Experience developing, reviewing, or supporting Advanced Planning Documents (APDs), annual APD updates, feasibility studies, or federal funding requests.
• Knowledge of child support technology systems, certification requirements, federal reporting processes, or modernization practices.
• Experience conducting stakeholder interviews, requirements gathering, listening sessions, or technical assistance engagements.
• Experience developing executive-level communications, strategic recommendations, reports, briefing materials, and presentations.
• Ability to translate complex program, policy, and technical concepts into actionable recommendations for federal and state stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with federal leaders, state IV-D agencies, technology partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Experience supporting the Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) or state IV-D agencies.
• Exposure to system transfers, re-platforming, refactoring, modular modernization, or other technical approaches used in child support system transformation.
• Exposure supporting procurement activities, vendor management, project governance, IV&V oversight, or large-scale technology transformation efforts.
• Exposure to expenditure reporting, financial trend analysis, cost-benefit considerations, or performance metrics used to inform modernization decisions.
• Familiarity with data analytics, dashboard development, visualization tools, and performance reporting.
• Familiarity with enterprise modernization approaches, shared services, reusable assets, interoperability, and business process improvement.

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 InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility 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.

Location: US - VA, McLean; US - DC, WashingtonType: Full time