Consultant – State and Local Government - Campus 2027
About the role
The State and Local Government practice provides individuals the opportunity to serve States, Counties, Cities, Non‑Profit, and Multilateral clients in areas such as economic development, sustainability, disaster recovery, business design, organizational strategy, technology strategy, market analysis, financial modeling, operational analysis, process improvement, change management, technology implementation, risk management, compliance monitoring, and program management. The team delivers high‑impact solutions to the toughest business and technology problems for state and local government clients, translating strategy into action.
Responsibilities
- Conduct baseline assessments and build future‑state visions for client organizations.
- Develop implementation plans and manage multiple stakeholders.
- Communicate findings and recommendations to varied audiences.
- Apply core management consulting skills including project management, financial modeling, operational modeling, and stakeholder management.
- Support sustainability, urban planning, education, housing, transportation, justice, and administration initiatives within state and local government.
Requirements
- Minimum 0 years of professional experience.
- Graduate degree enrollment (must be enrolled in an accredited graduate program through Fall 2026 and graduate by Summer 2027).
- Authorization to work in the United States; no current or future sponsorship available.
Preferred Qualifications
- Academic coursework or project work demonstrating knowledge and passion for improving state and local government.
- Degree programs such as business, public policy, urban planning, economics, engineering, mathematics, computer science, or environmental science/studies.
- Proven ability to define and lead client work, including baseline assessments, future‑state visioning, implementation planning, stakeholder management, and effective communication.
- Familiarity with key facets of state and local government: sustainability, urban planning, education, housing, transportation, justice, and administration.
- Demonstrated expertise in core consulting skills: project management, financial modeling, operational modeling, and stakeholder management.
Pay
The annual salary range for this position is $56,000 – $94,000. Compensation decisions consider skill sets, experience, training, security clearances, licensure, certifications, and other business needs.
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision insurance
- Personal and family sick time & company‑paid holidays
- Discretionary variable incentive bonus (position may be eligible)
- Parental leave and adoption assistance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Basic life & supplemental life insurance
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short‑term & long‑term disability
- Student loan pay‑down
- 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, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. The firm considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws and local ordinances. For accommodation requests, contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1‑571‑633‑1711 or RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com.