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About the job

Job Family : Management Consulting

Travel Required : Up to 50%

Clearance Required : None

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 Maryland , 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 engagements

Serve as a trusted advisor to Maryland state agencies 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 Maryland state government and Baltimore/Annapolis-based agencies

Translate strategy into action for our clients, particularly within Health and Human Services (HHS) and other mission-driven sectors

What You Will Need:

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

Experience working with Maryland state government or similar public-sector environments

Strong program management and project delivery experience, including managing cross-functional teams and complex engagements

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

Ability to engage effectively with state agency stakeholders, navigate government environments, and drive results

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 within or be willing to relocate to the Annapolis, Rockville or Baltimore area

No sponsorship is available for this position

What Would Be Nice to Have:

Master’s degree (MBA, MPP, MPA, or equivalent)

Direct experience supporting Maryland agencies

Experience in Health and Human Services (HHS) programs (e.g., Medicaid, human services delivery, public health initiatives)

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

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The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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.

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.