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Job Family:Management ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 25%Clearance Required:NoneGuidehouse is seeking a Managing Consultant to support the continued growth of the firm’s State and Local Government practice, with a particular emphasis on Harrisburg and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including state agencies and regional stakeholders.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.What You Will Do:Manage and lead project delivery teams, including oversight of scope, timelines, budgets, and resources across multiple engagementsServe as a trusted advisor to Pennsylvania state agencies and local government clients, translating strategy into actionable and sustainable solutionsProvide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to junior- and mid-level staff, fostering professional growth and high-quality deliveryDrive and support business development efforts, including RFP responses, proposal development, client presentations, and account planningBuild and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders and internal Guidehouse teams—particularly across Pennsylvania state government and Harrisburg-based agenciesTranslate strategy into action for our clients, particularly within Health and Human Services (HHS) and other mission-driven sectorsWhat You Will Need:Bachelor's degree AND FIVE (5+) plus years of experience; Or Master's degree AND THREE (3+) plus years of relevant experienceExperience working with Pennsylvania state government or similar public-sector environments, preferably in HarrisburgStrong program management and project delivery experience, including managing cross-functional teams and complex engagementsGeneral technology implementation skills, project management expertise, and client service experience for mission driven organizationsExperience managing cross-functional teams and delivering high-quality client outcomesDemonstrate 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 staffAbility to engage effectively with state agency stakeholders, navigate government environments, and drive resultsAbility to travel as needed to support client engagements, firm growth, and other firm initiativesProven ability to lead fixed-price and time-and-materials projects from initiation through closeoutAbility to work in a Guidehouse Office and Client Office as neededMust reside in or be willing to relocate to the Harrisburg, PA areaNo sponsorship is available for this positionWhat Would Be Nice to Have:Master’s degree (MBA, MPP, MPA, or equivalent)Direct experience supporting Commonwealth of Pennsylvania agencies, particularly in HarrisburgExperience in Health and Human Services (HHS) programs (e.g., Medicaid, human services delivery, public health initiatives)PMP, Scrum Master, or other relevant project management certificationProfessional postgraduate experience in mission-driven or public-sector organizationsExperience in one or more of the following areas: Technology strategy and implementation, Business process redesign, Organizational or HR consulting and Business case developmentFamiliarity 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 clientsWhat 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 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.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.SummaryLocation: US - PA, Harrisburg; US - PA, PhiladelphiaType: Full time

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