Managing Consultant – State and Local Government

Guidehouse

Managing Consultant supporting Maryland state agencies in business design and program strategy. Leading teams and driving sustainable solutions within Health and Human Services and public-sector environments.

Posted 5/10/2026full-timeAnnapolis • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $113,000 - $188,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and lead project delivery teams, including oversight of scope, timelines, budgets, and resources across multiple engagements
Serve as a trusted advisor to Maryland state agencies and local government clients, translating strategy into actionable and sustainable solutions
Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to junior- and mid-level staff, fostering professional growth and high-quality delivery
Drive and support business development efforts, including RFP responses, proposal development, client presentations, and account planning
Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders and internal Guidehouse teams—particularly across Maryland state government and Baltimore/Annapolis-based agencies
Translate strategy into action for our clients, particularly within Health and Human Services (HHS) and other mission-driven sectors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree AND 5+(FIVE) plus years of relevant experience; Or Master's degree AND 3+(THREE) plus years of relevant experience
Experience working with Maryland state government or similar public-sector environments
Strong program management and project delivery experience, including managing cross-functional teams and complex engagements
General technology implementation skills, project management expertise, and client service experience for mission driven organizations
Experience managing cross-functional teams and delivering high-quality client outcomes
Demonstrate proven success as a team leader, creating a positive environment and managing staff workloads, while meeting client delivery expectations to include ability to provide candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner, keep leadership informed of progress and issues, and answer questions and offer direction to less-experienced staff
Ability to engage effectively with state agency stakeholders, navigate government environments, and drive results
Ability to travel as needed to support client engagements, firm growth, and other firm initiatives
Proven ability to lead fixed-price and time-and-materials projects from initiation through closeout
Ability to work in a Guidehouse Office and Client Office as needed
Must reside within or be willing to relocate to the Annapolis, Rockville or Baltimore area

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementprogram managementtechnology implementationclient servicecross-functional team managementRFP responsesproposal developmentaccount planningfixed-price project managementtime-and-materials project management

Soft Skills

leadershipmentorshipcoachingrelationship buildingcommunicationfeedback deliveryteam managementproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementpositive environment creation