Federal Human Capital Policy Senior Consultant

About the role

Guidehouse is seeking a Federal Human Capital Resource to support federal agencies in improving human resources operations, modernizing HR processes, and advancing Human Capital Management (HCM) transformation initiatives. The role combines federal HR subject matter expertise, business process improvement, stakeholder engagement, and HR systems exposure to help clients optimize workforce management and achieve mission outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve federal HR business processes across the employee lifecycle.
• Gather, document, and validate business and functional requirements from client stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and stakeholder working sessions to assess current‑state processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Conduct gap analyses and develop recommendations for process modernization and standardization.
• Support Human Capital transformation initiatives, including HR technology and HCM implementation projects.
• Translate HR business needs into functional requirements for technology teams and system integrators.
• Develop process maps, workflow documentation, user stories, and operating procedures.
• Support change management, communications, and user adoption activities.
• Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Prepare client‑facing presentations, briefings, and executive‑level deliverables.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and current residence within the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “Public Trust” clearance.
• Three to five years of experience working in human resources, policy analysis, or a related field with responsibility for interpreting and applying HR policies, regulations, or procedures.
• Experience supporting Federal Human Resources or Human Capital programs.
• Knowledge of OPM regulations and guidance; Federal HR policies and procedures; Human Capital lifecycle management.
• Experience in one or more HR functional areas (e.g., Staffing and Recruitment; Classification; Benefits; Administration; Leave Programs; Employee and Labor Relations; Performance Management; HR Compliance).
• Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering high‑quality work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in policy and procedural work.
• Skills in process improvement and supporting continuous improvement efforts.
• Experience gathering requirements and supporting HR system modernization efforts.
• Understanding of HR business architecture, process design, and workforce management practices.
• Experience facilitating stakeholder discussions and achieving consensus among diverse groups.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience developing executive presentations and client deliverables.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience supporting Federal Human Capital modernization initiatives.
• Experience supporting HCM implementation or transformation programs.
• Knowledge of Agile, Lean, Business Process Reengineering, or Change Management methodologies.
• PMP, CBAP, Prosci, SHRM, PHR/SPHR, or related certifications.
• Experience supporting enterprise HCM platforms including Workday, Oracle HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, ServiceNow HR Service Delivery (HRSD), or similar ERP/HCM environments.

Travel

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time, primarily during peak project milestones.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00‑$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on factors such as 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
• Eligibility for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• 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 coverage
• Student loan pay‑down assistance
• Tuition reimbursement, personal development & learning opportunities, skills development & certifications
• Employee referral program
• Corporate‑sponsored events & community outreach
• Emergency back‑up childcare program
• Mobility stipend