Workforce Transformation Consultant

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a PMO & Workforce Transformation Consultant to support a federal client by delivering PMO, change management, and workforce transformation services within a financial management contract. You will partner with client leadership and cross‑functional teams to drive execution, improve organizational effectiveness, and advance strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities include maintaining action item trackers, facilitating meetings, and supporting adoption planning.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE SECRET clearance required. DoD/ Federal experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business or related field; or active certification in CPA/CISA/CGFM/CDFM/PMP/SAFe/ITIL.
• 1+ years of professional federal financial management experience; commercial experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Support PMO operations: action item trackers and executive status reporting.
• Facilitate meetings, capture decisions, track follow-ups.
• Support workforce transformation via stakeholder engagement and adoption planning.
• Analyze business processes to increase efficiency and transparency.
• Assist in financial management activities: planning, reporting, and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks and resolve issues.

Skills

Jira

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Agile/ Scrum

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting/Management/IS

CPA

CIA

CISA

CGFM

CDFM

PMP

SAFe

ITIL

CAPM

Tools

Jira

Power Automate

SharePoint

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job Family

Operational Effectiveness (ESA)

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Active Secret

What You Will Do

As a PMO & Workforce Transformation Consultant, you will support a Federal client by providing program management office (PMO), change management, and workforce transformation support to a financial management contract. You will collaborate with client leadership and cross-functional teams to drive project execution, improve organizational effectiveness, and support strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities include:

• Support PMO operations by developing and maintaining action item trackers and executive-level status reporting.
• Facilitate meetings, capture decisions and action items, and monitor follow-up activities.
• Support workforce transformation initiatives through stakeholder engagement, communications planning, organizational readiness activities, and adoption planning.
• Analyze business processes and recommend improvements that increase efficiency, transparency, and operational effectiveness.
• Support financial management activities including planning, reporting, process documentation, audit readiness efforts, and financial operations as applicable.
• Partner with functional and technical teams to identify risks, resolve issues, and maintain project addendum.

What You Will Need

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance. Candidates with inactive clearance eligible for reactivation will also be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management/Administration, Management, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Economics, or Information Systems. Degree field may be substituted for one of the following active and current certifications issued by appropriate licensing authority:
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
• Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
• ONE (1) or more years of professional experience in Federal financial management. Commercial financial management experience considered in lieu of Federal experience.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing executive-level briefings and presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Experience using Jira for project tracking, backlog management, reporting, or Agile delivery.
• Experience supporting workforce transformation, organizational change initiatives, stakeholder engagement, communications planning, or change adoption activities.
• Knowledge of organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, or human capital transformation.
• Experience with Agile project management methodologies.
• Experience developing dashboards and project/staffing metrics.
• Familiarity with Power Automate, SharePoint, and Power BI.
• CAPM, CCMP, PMP, Scrum Master, SAFe, Prosci, or related certifications.
• Prior consulting experience supporting DoD clients.

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 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 does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.