Consultant – Public Health, Strategy & Transformation

Guidehouse

Consultant providing strategic support to federal organizations for transformational change. Collaborating with senior clients in fast-paced environments to shape and execute strategy.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeMcLean • Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,000 - $124,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic communications and stakeholder engagement, with a strong ability to interpret customer business needs and drive program management initiatives. Proven success in collaborating with senior-level clients and executing strategies in a fast-paced environment.

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Strategic CommunicationsStakeholder EngagementProgram ManagementClient Meeting FacilitationAnalytical Problem Solving

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementStrategic CommunicationsStakeholder EngagementClient Meeting FacilitationAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreePublic Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

Federal OrganizationTransformational ChangeC-Suite LevelInternal OperationsProgram Execution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive support to a federal organization
Drive transformational change across a cabinet-level agency
Collaborate directly with senior level clients
Shape and execute strategy, including stakeholder engagement, internal operations, communications, and program execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven abilities and prior success working in a fast-paced environment
At least 1-3 years of professional experience
Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills
Thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs
Experience in creating C-Suite level strategic communications and visuals
Prior experience in communications and stakeholder engagement
Experience supporting program management initiatives
Experience preparing and/or facilitating client meetings
Must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance

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