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Job description
Job Family :
Management Consulting
Travel Required :
Up to 25%
Clearance Required :
None
What You Will Do :
Guidehouse is seeking a Managing Consultant to support the continued growth of the firm’s State and Local Government practice, with a particular emphasis on South Carolina state government and greater Columbia region.
Guidehouse's State and Local Government practice serves clients in the areas of business design, organizational strategy, program strategy and implementation, market analysis, financial modeling, operational analysis, process improvement, change management, technology strategy and transformation, compliance monitoring, program management, and reporting.
Key activities include:
Manage and lead project delivery teams, including oversight of scope, timelines, budgets, and resources across multiple engagements
Serve as a trusted advisor to state and local government clients, translating strategy into actionable and sustainable solutions
Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to junior- and mid-level staff, fostering professional growth and high-quality delivery
Drive and support business development efforts, including RFP responses, proposal development, client presentations, and account planning
Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders and internal Guidehouse teams, particularly across South Carolina and key local governments
Translate strategy into action for our clients
What You Will Need :
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 5+ (FIVE) years of management consulting or public sector 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 provide direction to less-experienced staff
Strong understanding of South Carolina state government and local governments
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
Must reside in the Greater Columbia, South Carolina 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 South Carolina state or local government agency in a leadership or consulting capacity
PMP, Scrum Master, or other relevant project management certification
Professional post-graduate experience in mission-driven or public-sector organizations
Experience in one or more of the following areas:
Technology strategy and implementation
Business process redesign
Organizational or HR consulting
Business case development
Familiarity with the government acquisition and procurement process, including identifying and tracking anticipated RFPs, leading or contributing to proposals, and expanding work with existing public-sector 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.
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Worksite address
columbia, SC, 29228, US
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