Senior Consultant – State and Local Government

Guidehouse

Senior Consultant or Managing Consultant supporting Missouri state government consulting. Leading project delivery and client relationship management in Guidehouse's State and Local Government practice.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeJefferson City • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management and client service within state and local government contexts, with a strong focus on Missouri government operations. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and drive business development initiatives effectively.

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Project Management ExpertiseClient Service ExperienceMissouri State Government KnowledgeBusiness Development SkillsTeam Leadership and Mentorship

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Hard Skills

General Technology Implementation SkillsFixed-Price Project DeliveryTime-and-Materials Project DeliveryScope ManagementBudget Management

Soft Skills

Coaching and MentorshipEffective CommunicationRelationship BuildingFeedback ProvisionProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

State GovernmentLocal GovernmentConsulting ExperienceRFP ResponsesProposal Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Consultant OR Managing Consultant to support the continued growth of the firm’s State and Local Government practice, with a particular emphasis on Missouri state government and greater Jefferson City region.
Manage and lead project delivery teams, including oversight of scope, timelines, budgets, and resources across multiple engagements
Serve as a trusted advisor to state 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 Missouri and key local governments. Translate strategy into action for our clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 3+ (THREE) years of overall work experience for a Senior Consultant and Minimum of 5+ (FIVE) years overall work experience for a Managing consultant, ideally consulting experience or experience in related field
General technology implementation skills, project management expertise, and client service experience for mission driven organizations
Demonstrate proven success, create a positive environment and 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 provide direction to less-experienced staff
Strong understanding of Missouri state government and local governments
Ability to travel as needed to support client engagements, firm growth, and other firm initiatives
Proven ability to lead and/or deliver fixed-price and time-and-materials projects from initiation through closeout.
Ability to work in a Guidehouse Office and Client Office.
Must reside with 50-mile radius of Jefferson City, MO, Kansas City, MO or St. Louis, MO

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