Managing Consultant – State and Local Government - Harrisburg, PA

About the role

Guidehouse is seeking a Managing Consultant to support the firm’s State and Local Government practice, focusing on Harrisburg and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including state agencies and regional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead project delivery teams, overseeing scope, timelines, budgets, and resources across multiple engagements
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Pennsylvania state agencies and local government clients, translating strategy into actionable and sustainable solutions
• Coach, mentor, and provide performance feedback to junior- and mid-level staff, fostering professional growth and high-quality delivery
• Drive and support business development efforts, including RFP responses, proposal development, client presentations, and account planning
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders and internal Guidehouse teams, particularly across Pennsylvania state government and Harrisburg-based agencies
• Translate strategy into action for clients, particularly within Health and Human Services (HHS) and other mission-driven sectors

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree AND 5+ years of experience; OR Master's degree AND 3+ years of relevant experience
• Experience working with Pennsylvania state government or similar public-sector environments, preferably in Harrisburg
• Strong program management and project delivery experience, including managing cross-functional teams and complex engagements
• General technology implementation skills, project management expertise, and client service experience for mission-driven organizations
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and delivering high-quality client outcomes
• Proven success as a team leader, creating a positive environment and managing staff workloads, while meeting client delivery expectations
• Ability to engage effectively with state agency stakeholders, navigate government environments, and drive results
• Ability to travel as needed to support client engagements, firm growth, and other firm initiatives
• Proven ability to lead fixed-price and time-and-materials projects from initiation through closeout
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Harrisburg, PA area

What would be nice to have

• Master’s degree (MBA, MPP, MPA, or equivalent)
• Direct experience supporting Commonwealth of Pennsylvania agencies, particularly in Harrisburg
• Experience in Health and Human Services (HHS) programs (e.g., Medicaid, human services delivery, public health initiatives)
• PMP, Scrum Master, or other relevant project management certification
• Professional postgraduate experience in mission-driven or public-sector organizations
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Technology strategy and implementation, Business process redesign, Organizational or HR consulting, and Business case development
• 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

Benefits

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package reflecting our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include medical, Rx, dental & vision insurance, personal and family sick time & company paid holidays, 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, and ethics hotline.