State and Local Government - Senior Consultant

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 89,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Rx

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Consultant to join its State and Local Government (SLG) practice. You will lead components of client engagements focused on public sector transformation, organizational effectiveness, digital modernization, and policy implementation.

You will guide junior staff, analyze issues with clients, and deliver actionable recommendations. The role involves building expertise in public sector operations while contributing to meaningful change in government programs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in consulting, public sector operations, or program/project delivery.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience supporting transformation or improvement initiatives for state or local government clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead workstreams or project components across client engagements, ensuring high-quality deliverables and timely execution.
• Conduct in-depth research, stakeholder interviews, and data analysis to inform strategies and recommendations.
• Facilitate workshops, working sessions, or training activities with client stakeholders.
• Support business process reviews, performance improvement initiatives, and modernization roadmaps.
• Draft client-ready materials such as reports, briefing decks, and process documentation.
• Guide and mentor junior team members through work planning, task execution, and skill development.
• Participate in proposal development, client pursuits, and internal knowledge-sharing efforts.

Skills

Team collaboration

Client communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (MPA, MBA, MS, etc.)

Tools

Power BI

Visio

Smartsheet

MS Project

Job description

Job Family: Management Consulting Travel Required: Up to 75%+ Clearance Required: None

What You Will Do

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our State and Local Government (SLG) practice. In this role, you will contribute to and lead portions of client engagements focused on public sector transformation, organizational effectiveness, digital modernization, and policy implementation. Senior Consultants serve as key members of our delivery teams—bringing structure to complex challenges, guiding junior staff, and working directly with clients to analyze issues, develop insights, and deliver actionable recommendations. This role offers the opportunity to build expertise in public sector operations while supporting meaningful change in government programs and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead workstreams or project components across client engagements, ensuring high-quality deliverables and timely execution.
• Conduct in-depth research, stakeholder interviews, and data analysis to inform strategies and recommendations.
• Facilitate workshops, working sessions, or training activities with client stakeholders.
• Support business process reviews, performance improvement initiatives, and modernization roadmaps.
• Draft client-ready materials such as reports, briefing decks, and process documentation.
• Guide and mentor junior team members through work planning, task execution, and skill development.
• Participate in proposal development, client pursuits, and internal knowledge-sharing efforts.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in consulting, public sector operations, or program / project delivery.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience supporting transformation or improvement initiatives for state or local government clients.
• Ability to work collaboratively in team settings and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Master’s degree (MPA, MBA, MS, etc.) or specialized training in relevant fields.
• Prior experience in areas such as process improvement, organizational change management, or digital modernization.
• Familiarity with tools such as Power BI, Visio, or project management platforms (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project).
• Experience contributing to proposals, presentations, or business development efforts.

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Salary

The annual salary range for this position is $89,000.00-$148,000.00. 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

• 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. 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. Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com