Senior Knowledge Management Consultant

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Job summary

Guidehouse in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior Knowledge Management Consultant to lead PMO knowledge management initiatives, primarily through MS SharePoint. You will develop governance, SOPs, and repeatable processes that boost operational maturity and information accessibility.

Responsibilities include planning and executing knowledge management strategies, enhancing SharePoint environments, coordinating with leadership, and driving content governance, training materials, and user adoption across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; five plus years in consulting or knowledge management.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with PMO governance and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic guidance, governance frameworks, repeatable processes, and SOPs.
• Support planning, coordination, and execution of initiatives using project management best practices.
• Lead modernization, administration, and enhancement of SharePoint environments.
• Collaborate with leadership to gather requirements and optimize user experience.
• Develop and execute knowledge management strategies across the agency.
• Establish governance practices for content accuracy, accessibility, and sustainability.
• Facilitate requirements gathering, write user stories, and translate needs into solutions.
• Design and maintain centralized repositories for documents and artifacts.
• Serve as advisor to leadership and stakeholders to identify priorities.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions and cross-branch collaboration.
• Maintain standards and governance for knowledge management tools.
• Research policies and emerging tech to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain taxonomies, glossaries, metadata, and documentation standards.
• Develop user guides, training materials, and adoption strategies.

Skills

Knowledge management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SharePoint

Jira

Confluence

ServiceNow

Maestro

Job description

Job Family:Management ConsultingTravel Required:NoneClearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public TrustWhat You Will Do:The Senior Knowledge Management Consultant will lead support for the client's PMO in knowledge management, primarily with MS SharePoint. The ideal candidate is a highly organized communicator with strong interpersonal skills and excellent attention to detail with experience in project management, knowledge management, communications management, and operational process improvement. This role requires proactive and engaged thinking to address emergent leadership needs, understanding of the nuances of PMO workflows, and an ability to interpret requirements to implement knowledge management solutions. Responsibilities include but not limited to:Develop and implement strategic guidance, governance frameworks, repeatable processes, and standard operating procedures (SOP) that enhance the client’s organizational effectiveness, improve operational maturity, and drive automation where appropriate.Support the planning, coordination, and execution of the client’s initiatives, leveraging project management best practices to improve delivery, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and operational outcomes.Lead the modernization, administration, and continuous enhancement of the client’s SharePoint environments and collaboration platforms. Collaborate with client leadership and branch stakeholders to gather requirements, implement improvements, and optimize user experience and information accessibility.Develop and execute knowledge management strategies that strengthen information sharing, institutional knowledge retention, and organizational effectiveness across the agency. Collaborate with team members to establish governance practices to ensure content accuracy, accessibility, and sustainability.Facilitate stakeholder requirements gathering, document business and technical needs, develop user stories and use cases, and translate requirements into actionable solutions that support mission objectives.Design, develop, and maintain centralized repositories for organizational documents, project artifacts, planning materials, leadership products, and operational resources to ensure efficient access and retrieval.Serve as a trusted advisor and liaison to client leadership, branch chiefs, and key stakeholders to identify priorities, understand evolving requirements, and coordinate cross-functional initiatives.Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions, workshops, and collaboration forums that promote best practices, lessons learned, and alignment across JCDC divisions, branches, and workstreams.Establish and maintain standards, governance processes, and best practices for knowledge management and project management tools, including SharePoint, Jira/Maestro/Confluence, ServiceNow, and other collaboration platforms.Conduct research on policies, best practices, technical standards, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation, process improvement, and mission support.Maintain organizational taxonomies, glossaries, contact directories, metadata structures, and documentation standards to ensure consistency, accuracy, and discoverability of information assets.Develop user guides, training materials, and adoption strategies to increase stakeholder engagement and maximize the effectiveness of knowledge management tools and processes.Develop and maintain high-quality briefing materials, leadership reporting products, onboarding resources, executive presentations, strategic communications, and stakeholder engagement materials.Evaluate existing processes and identify opportunities to streamline operations through workflow development, automation solutions, and process optimization initiatives that improve efficiency and reduce administrative burden.What You Will Need:Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD \"PUBLIC TRUST\"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.Bachelor's degree.FIVE (5) or more years' experience in consulting, program management, knowledge management, stakeholder engagement, or a related advisory role.What Would Be Nice To HaveMaster's degreeStrong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft clear messaging for audiences.Highly organized with strong attention to detail, time management, and ability to manage multiple competing priorities.Strong capabilities in SharePoint, Jira/Maestro/Confluence, ServiceNow, and other collaboration platformsExperience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint).Strong facilitation, presentation, writing, relationship management, and interpersonal skills.Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Understanding the differing roles, authorities, governance structures, and operating environments in CISA.Experience leading complex knowledge management environmentsProven track record in change management, process improvement, and cross-functional collaborationWhat 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 StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse 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]. 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