Senior State & Local Workforce Transformation Lead

US101 Guidehouse Inc.

Sacramento (CA)

Hybrid

USD 113,000 - 188,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse Inc. is seeking a Manager to join our State and Local Government (SLG) practice, specializing in workforce development modernization.

You will lead client engagements focused on labor exchange systems, workforce case management transformation, and service delivery improvement for state workforce agencies. As a senior delivery leader, you will own workstreams, manage junior staff, and drive strategy with state agency clients to modernize legacy systems, improve outcomes for job seekers

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
5+ years experience in consulting, public sector operations, or workforce program delivery.
Deep understanding of WIOA Title I and Wagner-Peyser program administration and reporting.
Direct experience with state workforce agencies or labor exchange modernization.
Knowledge 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 and one-stop delivery systems.
Knowledge of labor market information (LMI) tools and data use by state agencies.
Understanding of employer engagement, job seeker services, and case management workflows.
Experience advising on workforce governance, state plan development, or federal compliance.
No sponsorship is available for this position.

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.
Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing, methodology development, and practice growth efforts.