Consultant - Defense & Security Segment - 2026 (Evergreen)

About the role

This role supports Government agencies in various project-specific tasks covering program and project management consulting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Aid clients in designing, developing, launching, and improving new projects and programs.
• Help clients identify, develop, and implement performance metrics and measurement tools.
• Analyze projects and programs to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Document and evaluate business processes and make recommendations for improvement.
• Apply analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Create and edit technical and non-technical written work products and graphical presentations.
• Analyze and help develop and/or improve policies and procedures for various programs and operational needs.
• Support business development activities, such as identifying potential client needs and ways Guidehouse can assist, developing proposals and white papers, participating in client and internal account meetings, and more.
• Participate in coaching and mentoring staff.
• Develop learning and development materials, courses, and presentations.
• Support Guidehouse programs and initiatives for recruiting top talent.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust, Secret, or higher level of federal/government security clearance.
• US Citizenship is required for security clearance.
• Completing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree between fall 2025 and summer 2026 from an accredited college or university.
• Strong analytical and communications skills.

Qualifications

• Public Policy, Government, International Studies, Accounting, Finance, Business, IT, Computer Science, Audit Readiness, Data Science, Communications, STEM majors preferred.
• Experience working in teams to produce high-impact work products, reports, and other deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Heightened attention to detail, and the ability to create and edit technical and non-technical written work products and graphical presentations.
• Ability to view problems from multiple angles and apply a variety of solutions to solving them.
• Ability to participate in client-facing discussions and meetings.
• Synthesize information quickly and learn new skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills.
• Interest in growing a career in consulting, preferably government/federal/DoD consulting.
• Passionate about reinvesting in the company you work for and representing the company’s brand.