Public Sector Financial Services - Strategic Management - Senior Consultant

Company: Guidehouse
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: June 26, 2022

Job Description:

Overview

Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public and commercial markets with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. We help clients address their toughest challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures with a focus on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that prepare our clients for future growth and success. The company has more than 10,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies. For more information, please visit: www.guidehouse.com.
Responsibilities

We are seeking a Strategic Management Senior Consultant to join our public sector financial services team to help our client create a 3-5 strategic plan for their vision. Key Responsibilities will include:

• Developing prioritized strategic plans of various sized scope to include division and subdivision components
• Assessing investment portfolios and planned projects and activities to determine if they support division's mission
• Identifying integration points (e.g., gives and gets) of people, process and technologies
• Develop and maintain key strategic management artifacts, processes and methods (including communication plans, stakeholder analyses, project plans, delivery schedules, project charters, program control plans, etc.)
• Develop strategic planning methodology to support overall goals and objectives of division
• Interacting with federal client counterparts in an organized and knowledgeable manner, and building solid relationships with clients
• Leading client strategy sessions, developing short and long term roadmaps to track client priorities
• Acting in a consultative manner, proactively offering recommendations and value-added advice to achieve strategic objectives in the most effective and cost-efficient manner
• Structuring approaches to solving discrete problems, delivering clear requests for information, and demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks
• Conveying ideas clearly in an oral and written manner, both one-on-one and in small groups
• Developing high-quality reports
  Qualifications
  
  Required:
  • Minimum Years of Experience: 3+ years of experience working on projects in a large organization in both the public and private sectors, with special focus in strategic management activities and investment portfolios
  • Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
  • Experience supporting and leading the analysis of organizational functions, documenting findings, and recommending improvements
  • Ability to analyze complex issues within a business area and provide alternative solutions
  • Comfortable communicating and engaging with internal and external business stakeholders at all levels of the organization to gather information and provide status
  • Experience planning for and facilitating stakeholder sessions
  • Experience interacting and working with operational groups across the organization
  • Excellent leadership, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to assist client personnel and staff in short and long term planning efforts, team planning discussions, prioritization and assisting in daily standups
  • Ability to identify and address client needs and deliver quality results in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project
  • Exudes professionalism, is flexible, and has a positive attitude.
  • Industry standard project management certification(s) (PMP, CSM)
    Additional Requirements
    
    
    • The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described
    • Due to our contractual requirements, to be eligible for this role, you must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated at time of hire
    • Due to our contractual requirements, US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance are required of this role
      Disclaimer
      
      About GuidehouseGuidehouse -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. -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 -. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. -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. -Rewards and BenefitsGuidehouse -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 InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare Program

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