Senior Strategy & Transformation Consultant

Guidehouse

Senior Consultant supporting a large federal healthcare customer on enterprise-wide strategy initiatives. Leading analyses and optimizing complex healthcare systems with a dynamic team.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeMcLean • Illinois, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,000 - $163,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to support planning strategies, capacity planning, and operational optimization efforts
Review and interpret data from multiple sources to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and translate findings into clear, actionable insights
Own development of current-state assessments, gap analyses, and future-state recommendations
Communicate task updates to client stakeholder clients on a regular basis and confirm shared understanding
Develop and deliver client deliverables including slide decks and briefing materials
Lead and support day-to-day operational meetings with client sponsors and consulting leaders
Review and refine draft materials to ensure clarity, accuracy, and readiness for Guidehouse leadership and client delivery
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by developing or improving templates, review processes, analytical tools, project communication, and knowledge repositories
Additional responsibilities may include: Lead the execution of task or project workstreams, adhering to established schedules and quality standards, overseeing individual contributions as well as the work product of other contributors
Support proposal development or internal growth initiatives as applicable
Contribute to a positive, inclusive culture and collaborative work environment, and serve as an informal mentor to junior staff as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree; degree in Public Health, Health Administration, or a related field preferred
3+ years of relevant professional experience in management consulting, health administration, or healthcare strategy; management consulting experience within the health sector strongly preferred
Experience conducting structured research, synthesizing findings, and translating information into clear insights and recommendations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and the ability to translate findings into actionable recommendations
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to structure data and synthesize insights clearly
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences and client stakeholders
Proactive, self-motivated approach to work with the ability to operate independently and collaborate effectively in both structured and ambiguous team environments
Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance (i.e., US citizenship required)

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

quantitative analysisqualitative analysisdata interpretationcurrent-state assessmentsgap analysesproject managementstructured researchanalytical toolscapacity planningoperational optimization

Soft Skills

communication skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailcollaborationmentoringproactive approachself-motivationcontinuous improvementpresentation skills