Strategic Human Capital Managing Consultant

About the role

Guidehouse is seeking a Managing Consultant to join the Defense and Security Segment, leading workforce transformation efforts for the United States Secret Service organization. The role involves guiding a team in developing strategic human capital plans, revising hiring, retention, performance management, and workforce development processes. Travel up to 10 % may be required, and a Public Trust clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in the development of strategic human capital plans and accompanying implementation plans.
• Direct teams in stakeholder analyses, including segmenting and developing stakeholder personas and journey maps.
• Direct teams in the analysis of human‑capital‑related data and extract critical insights.
• Develop metrics for evaluating the effectiveness of strategic human capital and growth plans.
• Prepare for and lead internal and external stakeholder discussions, client meetings, and leadership briefings.
• Provide direction and technical assistance to a team of at least five in problem definition, analysis, requirements development, and implementation for complex solutions.
• Manage multiple concurrent assignments while ensuring technical accuracy, adherence to standards, and timely delivery of all products.
• Prepare briefing materials and concise summaries of assessments, evaluations, and plans; communicate program status and progress to senior leaders.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “Public Trust” clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication prior to onboarding (active Public Trust or Suitability preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least seven (7) years of relevant experience leading strategic human capital transformation and implementation solutions, including directing team work.
• Five (5) or more years of management consulting experience.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite applications.
• Experience consulting for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all business levels.
• Ability to adapt quickly and develop successful professional relationships.
• Experience working within DHS.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00 – $188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on factors such as skill sets, experience, training, security clearances, licensure, certifications, and other business and organizational 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