State and Local Government - Managing Consultant - Richmond, VA

Guidehouse is seeking a Managing Consultant to support the continued growth of the firm’s relationship with the Commonwealth of Virginia and its localities.

The State and Local Government practice serves clients in the areas of business design, organizational strategy, program strategy, implementation of large programs, market analysis, financial modeling, operational analysis, process improvement, change management, technology strategy and transformation, compliance monitoring, program management and reporting.

What You Will Do

• Manage and lead project delivery teams, scope, timelines, budgets, and resources across multiple engagements.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to junior and mid-level staff.
• Drive and support business development efforts including RFP responses, proposal development, and account planning.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders and internal teams especially within the Virginia, West Virginia, and District of Columbia markets.
• Translate strategy into action for our clients.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
• Minimum of FIVE (5+) plus years of relevant experience
• General technology implementation skills, project management expertise, and client service experience for mission driven organizations
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and delivering high-quality client outcomes
• Demonstrate proven success as a team leader, creating a positive environment and managing staff workloads, while meeting client delivery expectations to include ability to provide candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner, keep leadership informed of progress and issues, answer questions and offer direction to less experienced staff
• Strong understanding of the Commonwealth of Virginia state government
• Ability to travel as needed to support client engagements, firm growth and other firm initiatives
• Proven ability to lead fixed-price and time-and-materials projects from initiation through closeout
• Ability to work in a Guidehouse Office and Client Office as needed
• Must reside in the Greater Richmond Region
• No sponsorship is available for this position

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Master's Degree (MBA, MPP, MPA, or equivalent)
• Experience directly supporting a Commonwealth of Virginia agency in a leadership or consulting capacity
• PMP or Scrum Master certification
• Professional post-graduation work experience in mission driven organizations
• Experience with one more of the following areas: business process redesign, HR consulting, business case development, technology strategy and implementation
• Strong familiarity with the government acquisition process and business development practices within consulting (e.g., experience identifying and tracking anticipated RFPs; leading proposals; cultivating new work with existing 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

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer—Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.