Senior Consultant, State & Local Workforce Transformation

Guidehouse; Sacramento, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our State and Local Government practice in Sacramento, specializing in workforce system transformation. You will lead labor exchange modernization, workforce case management, and service delivery improvements for state agencies, mentoring junior staff and guiding proposals.

As a senior delivery leader, you will own workstreams, manage client relationships, and drive strategy with state agencies to modernize legacy systems, improve job seeker and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 3+ years experience in consulting, public sector operations, or workforce program delivery.
• Deep understanding of WIOA Title I and Wagner-Peyser program administration, performance accountability, and reporting requirements.
• Direct experience with state workforce agencies or labor exchange modernization programs.
• Strong understanding of federal workforce legislation and state program administration.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead project teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with American Job Center operations, one-stop delivery systems, and partner co-enrollment strategies.
• Knowledge of labor market information (LMI) tools and how state agencies use workforce data for planning and policy decisions.
• Understanding of employer engagement strategies, job seeker services, and case management workflows.
• Experience supporting or advising on workforce system governance, state plan development, or federal compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of workforce development modernization engagements for state labor and workforce agencies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on labor exchange systems, workforce case management, and American Job Center operations.
• Develop and present strategic recommendations, modernization roadmaps, and business cases to state agency leadership.
• Manage project teams, timelines, budgets, and quality of deliverables.
• Support business development including proposals, client pursuits, and go-to-market strategy for the workforce practice.
• Build and maintain relationships with state agency clients and industry partners.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Strategic advisory

Workforce program delivery

LMI analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce-based workforce solutions

Labor exchange platforms

AI-driven job matching tools

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our State and Local Government practice in Sacramento, specializing in workforce system transformation. You will lead labor exchange modernization, workforce case management, and service delivery improvements for state agencies, mentoring junior staff and guiding proposals.

As a senior delivery leader, you will own workstreams, manage client relationships, and drive strategy with state agencies to modernize legacy systems, improve job seeker and