State and Local Government - Consultant OR Senior Consultant - Richmond, VA

Job Family:Management ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 50%Clearance Required:NoneJob PostingGuidehouse is seeking a Consultant or Senior Consultant to support the firm's engagements 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 Need:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited UniversityMinimum of 1+ (ONE) years of overall work experience for a consultant and Minimum of 3+ (THREE) years overall work experience for a senior consultant, ideally consulting experience or experience in related fieldAbility to work independently but with oversight from managementExperience in managing components of projects, ownership of workstreams and/or analytics and supervising, coaching or mentoring others in daily tasks is requiredMust possess strong analytical skills and leverage analytic techniques to use data to guide client and team decision-makingMust have advanced data collection, research, information finding experience and explore solutions that challenge critical thinkingExcellent written and oral communication skills and ability to produce client ready deliverables including PowerPoint presentationsAbility to grasp and communicate clinical and business implications of technically complex products and servicesExcellent attention to detail and ability to review work product of self and others and produce work product and deliverables that require minimal re-work or editingCollaborative and a team playerAbility to travel within Virginia and at times outside the stateMust reside in the Greater Richmond RegionNo sponsorship is available for this positionWhat Would Be Nice To Have:MBA, MPA or other Master’s degree in Public Policy, Government, Political/Social Science, Information Systems, Operational Research, Management, International Development, Economics, Urban Science and/or related fieldsDemonstrates thorough knowledge and/or a proven record of success with key facets of state and local government, including economic development, education, sustainability, transportation and/or administrationWhat 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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