Managing Consultant – Federal Health Advisory

Guidehouse

Managing Consultant leading client engagements from initiation to completion for federal health advisory. Ensuring high-quality outputs while coaching junior team members and managing client relationships.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead day‑to‑day delivery of complex client engagements from project initiation through completion, ensuring high‑quality and timely outputs.
Apply structured problem‑solving, strategic frameworks, and analytical methods to address complex client challenges.
Oversee quantitative and qualitative analyses, synthesize findings, and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
Manage project plans, timelines, risks, and deliverables while coordinating across multi‑disciplinary teams.
Serve as a day‑to‑day client contact, building trusted relationships and supporting effective expectation management.
Coach and mentor junior team members, supporting skill development, performance, and engagement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Progressive experience in management consulting, healthcare, public sector, or related advisory environments.
Minimum 5-7 years of prior professional experience (post Bachelor's degree).
Experience working with healthcare payers, with emphasis on Medical Management (e.g. Utilization Management) strategy and implementation
Demonstrated experience leading workstreams or projects, including managing scope, timelines, and deliverables.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience synthesizing complex information for senior audiences.
Experience collaborating with and developing junior staff.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to obtain a Public trust Clearance (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

project managementquantitative analysisqualitative analysisstrategic frameworksanalytical methodsMedical ManagementUtilization Managementscope managementtimeline managementdeliverable management

Soft Skills

problem-solvinganalytical skillscommunication skillsrelationship buildingexpectation managementcoachingmentoringteam collaborationperformance managementengagement

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreePublic trust Clearance