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State Eligibility Consultant

Muncie, IN · On-site

$37K/yr

State Eligibility Consultant Date Posted: Jun 23, 2026 Requisition ID: 478861 Location: Muncie, IN, US, 47304 Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of ...

State of Indiana

State Eligibility Consultant

Jasper, IN · On-site

$37K/yr

State Eligibility Consultant Date Posted: Jun 23, 2026 Requisition ID: 478985 Location: Jasper, IN, US, 47546 Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of ...

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As of Jul 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for state consulting in the United States is $99,625.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,000.00 and $110,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectState ConsultingState Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, industry-specific certifications often preferredBachelor's degree, often with certifications in data analysis or public policy
Work EnvironmentConsulting firms, government agencies, project-basedGovernment offices, public sector agencies, research settings
Employer & Industry UsageConsulting firms, private sector clients, government projectsState government departments, public policy institutions
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for project scope and client interactionCompared for policy analysis and data-driven decision making

State Consulting involves providing expert advice to government agencies or private clients on projects, often with a focus on strategic solutions. State Analysts typically analyze data, develop reports, and support policy decisions within state government. While both roles require similar educational backgrounds and work in government-related environments, consulting emphasizes external client projects, whereas analysts focus on internal policy and data analysis.

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Associate Director- Management Consulting - State and Local Government - Louisiana

Associate Director- Management Consulting - State and Local Government - Louisiana

Guidehouse

Baton Rouge, LA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 27 days ago

Guidehouse rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

36th of 58 rated business consultants

Job description

Job Family:
Management Consulting
Travel Required:
Up to 50%
Clearance Required:
None
What You Will Do:
  • Client Relationship Management and Engagement Delivery.
  • Actively manage a portfolio of client engagements and consulting staff, ensuring all contractual targets and deliverables are met.
  • Strategize with consultant teams on project approach, facilitate communications, and manage risk across active engagements.
  • Drive quality and standards of work product; ensure superior engagement quality.
  • Maintain strong relationships with executives at the State of Louisiana and state agencies, including division, branch, and program levels.
  • Develop and instill best practices throughout the organization.
  • Maintain and promote compliance with contractual, regulatory, and internal policy requirements.
  • Manage the economics of client engagements, ensuring delivery aligns with approved financial parameters.

New Business Development
  • Serve as a thought leader in the public domain and assist in building the Guidehouse brand across state of Louisiana.
  • Leverage the firm's existing relationships with state agencies and develop new relationships to expand existing client relationships and develop new clients.
  • Serve as the lead executive for new business opportunities.
  • Serve as a content expert for client issues.
  • Be personally engaged in and accountable for growing the practice in annual new business for the firm.

Consulting Staff Leadership
  • Direct line management for consultants assigned to client engagements led.
  • Career development, advocacy for, recruitment of, and retention of members of the state agency advisory team.
  • Training and onboarding of new consultants.
  • Contribute to the development of a positive and performance-oriented culture.

What You Will Need:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
  • Minimum of 7+ (SEVEN) years relevant experience in government or consulting
  • Minimum of 3+ (THREE) years of experience leading large-scale programs or consulting engagements with state agencies
  • Existing network within the state of Louisiana and connections with state agencies and local governments
  • Demonstrated ability to lead state government new business pursuits and proposals with proven results
  • Excellent program/project management skills with demonstrated experience leading large multi-disciplinary teams across a range of projects
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong business relationships with senior executive clients
  • Well-rounded leadership skills to provide strategic, analytical, and operational direction to teams
  • No sponsorship available for this position

What Would Be Nice To Have:
  • Master's Degree - MPP or MPA (including MBA or equivalent)
  • Experience managing challenging projects and serving clients
  • Experience facilitating meetings and public speaking with large groups

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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