State and Local Government Consultant

Posted:
11/14/2024, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Boston, Massachusetts, United States ⋅ Massachusetts, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Business & Strategy ⋅ Consulting

Job Family:

Management Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 75%+


Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

  • The State and Local Government practice provides individuals the opportunity to serve clients in the areas of: business design, organizational strategy, market analysis, data modeling, data and operational analysis, process improvement and reengineering, change management, grants analysis and management, digital transformation, and program management.

  • The application of this skillset within state and local governments is delivering compelling, high impact solutions to our clients' toughest business and technology problems.
  • We translate strategy into action.


What You Will Need:

  • Minimum of ONE (1) year of management consulting experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited university

  • Ability to travel within MA and at times outside the state when needed


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Preference will be given to candidates who reside within a reasonable amount of miles from a Guidehouse office.

  • MBA, MPA or other Master’s degree in Public Policy, Government, Political/Social Science, Information Systems, Operational Research, Management, International Development, Economics, Urban Science and/or related fields.

  • Strong numerical reasoning and quantitative skills, particularly building complex Excel models.

  • Familiarity with Stata, R, Python, and other programming languages.

  • Demonstrates thorough knowledge and/or a proven record of success with key facets of state and local government, including economic development, education, sustainability, transportation, and/or administration.

  • State and Local government experience, preferred.

A case study will be used as part of the interview process. If selected for an interview, you will complete a case study that the interviewer will present verbally. You will be asked to respond to a series of scenarios. You will need your laptop to perform the interview.


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 Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, 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.


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