State and Local Government Consultant - Advisory - Chicago, IL

Job Family:

Management Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

None

Guidehouse is seeking a Consultant to support the firm's work with state and local clients throughout the Midwest.

The State and Local Government practice serves clients in the areas of operational analysis, business process improvement, organizational strategy, program design, implementation of large programs, data analysis and modeling, change management, technology strategy and transformation, compliance monitoring and reporting, and more.

What You Will Do:

• Be a member of one or more project delivery teams, as either an individual contributor or workstream leader
• Be a trusted advisor who supports state and local agencies to meet their missions and improve their operations
• Support business development efforts, including RFP responses, proposal development, client presentations, and account planning
• Translate strategy into action for our clients, particularly within the Midwestern region of the United States

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University
• Ability to work independently but with oversight from management, typically in person 2-3 days per week
• Experience in managing components of projects, ownership of workstreams and/or analytics and supervising, coaching or mentoring others in daily tasks is required
• Must possess strong analytical skills and leverage analytic techniques to use data to guide client and team decision-making
• Must have advanced data collection, research, information finding experience and explore solutions that challenge critical thinking
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to produce client-ready deliverables including PowerPoint presentations
• Ability to grasp and communicate business implications of technically complex products and service
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to review work products of self and others and produce deliverables that require minimal re-work or editing
• Collaborative and a team player
• Ability to travel to client locations in the Midwest
• Must reside within commuting distance of Chicago, IL
• No sponsorship is available for this position

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• MBA, MPA or other Master’s degree in public policy, Government, Political/Social Science, Information Systems, Operational Research, Management, International Development, Economics, Urban Science and/or related field
• Professional certifications, such as Project Management Professional, Lean Six Sigma, Certified Change Management Professional, or other relevant public-sector, process improvement, or technology transformation credentials
• Experience working with state or local government entities, particularly in the Midwest
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge and/or a proven record of success with key facets of state and local government, including government administration, economic development, housing, sustainability, technology transformation, transportation and/or public finance
• 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 $51,000.00-$85,000.00. 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.

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