Managing Consultant - Business Operations and Strategy

Job Family : Operational Effectiveness Consulting Travel Required : Up to 10% Clearance Required : Active Secret What You Will Do : Conduct research and analysis of organizational structures, business processes, workforce data, and operating models to support organizational transformation initiatives. Support stakeholder interviews, workshops, and working sessions by developing agendas, documenting findings, tracking action items, and synthesizing feedback. Develop presentations, reports, meeting materials, and briefing documents for senior client and project team review. Assist in documenting current-state and future-state organizational structures, roles and responsibilities, governance processes, and operating procedures. Analyze workforce, workload, and operational data to identify trends, support staffing analyses, and inform organizational recommendations. Support the development of implementation plans, project schedules, risk logs, and status reports to help track project progress and milestones. Assist with change management and stakeholder engagement activities, including communications planning, meeting coordination, and adoption tracking. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the delivery of high-quality client deliverables within established deadlines. What You Will Need : An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field. FIVE (5)+ years' of professional experience in consulting, project management, strategy, change management, program support, business analysis, organizational effectiveness, operations, or a related field. What Would Be Nice To Have : Experience supporting federal government clients through internships, consulting engagements, contractor support, or government service. Advanced degrees such as Masters in Business Administration Familiarity with organizational transformation, change management, workforce planning, or business process improvement concepts. Experience conducting research, stakeholder analysis, process mapping, or data analysis. Experience facilitating meetings, documenting requirements, or supporting workshop execution. Knowledge of project management principles, project scheduling, and risk management practices. Experience using Power BI, Tableau, Excel, Visio, SharePoint, or similar business analysis and collaboration tools. CAPM, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Prosci Change Practitioner, or other early-career professional certification. Interest in organizational design, governance modernization, workforce transformation, and public sector consulting. 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. 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