State and Local Government - Consultant OR Senior Consultant - Richmond, VA
Guidehouse is
·Apr 27, 2026
- Location
- Client Office: Richmond, VA, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Education
- Master
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Clearance
- Not required
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Family:
Management Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
Guidehouse is seeking a Consultant or Senior Consultant to support the firm's engagements with the Commonwealth of Virginia and its localities.
The State and Local Government practice serves clients in the areas of business design, organizational strategy, program strategy, implementation of large programs, market analysis, financial modeling, operational analysis, process improvement, change management, technology strategy and transformation, compliance monitoring, program management, and reporting.
What You Will Need:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University
Minimum of 1+ (ONE) years of overall work experience for a consultant and Minimum of 3+ (THREE) years overall work experience for a senior consultant, ideally consulting experience or experience in related field
Ability to work independently but with oversight from management
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 clinical and business implications of technically complex products and services
Excellent attention to detail and ability to review work product of self and others and produce work product and deliverables that require minimal re-work or editing
Collaborative and a team player
Ability to travel within Virginia and at times outside the state
Must reside in the Greater Richmond Region
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 fields
Demonstrates thorough knowledge and/or a proven record of success with key facets of state and local government, including economic development, education, sustainability, transportation and/or administration
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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