State and Local Government Senior Consultant - Austin, TX

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a critical team member for consulting projects from project initiation through analysis, solution development, implementation, and closeout
• Plan and facilitate client interviews, workshops, and requirements gathering sessions to understand current state processes, challenges, opportunities, and goals
• Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative information to identify themes, root causes, and actionable recommendations
• Translate client needs into well-organized documentation such as process maps, requirements summaries, and decision logs that support solution design and delivery
• Support technology implementation efforts by helping clients define business requirements, review configuration options, coordinate user feedback during build activities, and support change management activities
• Develop training materials, job aids, and communications to support end user adoption and change management
• Develop presentations and written deliverables with clear storylines and actionable insights for client leaders
• Support business development efforts, including research, proposal development, and reusable asset creation
• Provide guidance, feedback, and mentorship to junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive team culture

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• 3+ years of professional experience in management consulting, public sector consulting, program management, project management, government operations, or a related field
• Experience supporting complex client engagements and managing multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Experience facilitating meetings, workshops, stakeholder engagement sessions, and executive briefings
• Experience developing high-quality client deliverables, including presentations, reports, business cases, and strategic recommendations
• Experience developing and executing communication and engagement plans for a wide array of stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities and deadlines
• Must currently reside within the Houston or Austin metropolitan area and be available for periodic in-person client and team meetings

Qualifications

• Must currently reside within the Houston or Austin metropolitan area and be available for periodic in-person client and team meetings

Skills

• Experience working with or supporting Texas state government agencies and programs
• Experience in strategic planning, program management, business process improvement, organizational design, change management, or operational transformation initiatives
• Experience developing project management artifacts, governance structures, performance metrics, and executive reporting packages
• Experience supporting large-scale implementations, modernization initiatives, or enterprise transformation efforts
• Experience developing change readiness surveys and business readiness assessments to identify barriers to resistance and developing plans to address barriers
• 3+ years of specific Change Management experience
• Professional certifications such as PMP, Lean Six Sigma, PROSCI, Scrum Master, or related credentials

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

N/A