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Guidehouse · 1 month ago

State and Local Government - Managing Consultant

positionRichmond, VA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

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 role involves managing project delivery teams, driving business development efforts, and building strong relationships with clients, while translating strategy into actionable plans.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Client service experienceProject management expertiseCross-functional team managementGeneral technology implementationPMPScrum Master certificationBusiness process redesignChange managementFinancial modelingOperational analysisProcess improvementTechnology strategyCompliance monitoringProgram managementBusiness developmentMarket analysisHR consultingBusiness case developmentGovernment acquisition processLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree AND FIVE (5+) plus years of experience; Or Master's degree AND THREE (3+) 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, and 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

Preferred

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)

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

Company

Guidehouse

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Guidehouse offers consulting services for public and commercial markets with expertise in management, technology, and risk consulting.
dateFounded in 2018
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://guidehouse.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2023 (29)
2022 (49)
2021 (50)
2020 (59)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.75M
Key Investors
Mission Daybreak
2023-11-06Acquired
2023-02-16Grant· $0.75M

Leadership Team

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Scott McIntyre
Chairman and CEO
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Alicia Harkness
Partner
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