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State and Local Government Consultant - WA

Guidehouse

Tacoma, WA • On-site

$74K - $124K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 21 hours ago


Guidehouse rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

42nd of 72 rated business consultants


Job description

Job Family:

Management Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 50%


Clearance Required:

None

As a Consultant on our State and Local Government team in Seattle, you will support public sector clients by conducting analysis, developing recommendations, and helping implement improvements. You will work closely with project leaders and client stakeholders to gather information, synthesize insights, and produce clear, client-ready deliverables. This is a role for an analytical and strategic problem solver who is excited to be part of building a high growth West Coast team and working in person and virtually with colleagues and clients.

What you will do:

  • Serve as a core team member on consulting projects from project initiation through analysis, solution development, implementation, and closeout.
  • Quality assurance of project deliverables and artifacts measured against documented industry standards and expectations
  • Gather and synthesize information through interviews, focus groups, surveys, document review, and dataset review.
  • Apply critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills to identify issues, develop insights, and support client decision-making.
  • Develop well-structured client deliverables such as findings and recommendation summaries, strategic plans, process flows, and status updates.
  • Support planning and facilitation of client working sessions and day-to-day operational meetings.
  • Translate complex information into clear written narratives and visually effective PowerPoint materials.
  • Build and sustain productive relationships with clients and colleagues and contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture.
  • Support internal initiatives and business development efforts such as research, proposal development, and reusable asset creation.

What You Will Need

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • 1+ years of relevant professional experience in consulting, public sector, analytics, or a related role
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to develop accurate, well-organized written deliverables and presentations
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work in a dynamic environment
  • Must currently reside or relocate to within 50 miles of Seattle, Tacoma or Olympia, WA and be available to work in person from the client sites.
  • Ability to travel throughout the West Coast and, on occasion, outside the state based on client needs
  • No sponsorship is available for this position

What would be nice to have:

  • Experience supporting state or local government clients
  • Experience with business process improvement, stakeholder engagement, change management, or program management
  • Experience performing data analysis and using findings to recommend and implement improvements
  • Understanding and experience with fundamental financial analysis concepts
  • Interest in technology enabled transformation and experience supporting adoption or implementation efforts
  • Experience implementing technology systems; examples include Salesforce, ServiceNow and Workday
The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

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.

Benefits include:

  • 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

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.


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