Consulting Analyst – State & Local Government

Guidehouse

Consulting Analyst supporting state and local governments through Guidehouse’s advisory, technology, and managed services. Developing strategies, models, assessments, and implementation plans for public-sector clients.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts, New York, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $56,000 - $94,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in project management, stakeholder management, and financial modeling to effectively address client challenges in state and local government. Possesses knowledge of sustainability, urban planning, and organizational strategy to deliver impactful solutions.

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Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementFinancial ModelingOperational AnalysisChange Management

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Hard Skills

Baseline AssessmentImplementation PlanningMarket AnalysisRisk ManagementProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

CommunicationClient LeadershipProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

SustainabilityUrban PlanningEconomic DevelopmentDisaster RecoveryBusiness Design

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve state, county, city, nonprofit, and multilateral clients
Address client challenges across economic development, sustainability, disaster recovery, business design, organizational strategy, technology strategy, market analysis, financial modeling, operational analysis, process improvement, change management, technology implementation, risk management, compliance monitoring, and program management
Deliver high-impact solutions to state and local government business and technology problems
Translate strategy into action
Define and lead client work, including baseline assessments, future-state vision development, implementation planning, stakeholder management, and communication with varying audiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree required
Must remain enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program through Fall 2026 and graduate by Summer 2027
Minimum 0 years of experience
Currently authorized to work in the country
No current or future sponsorship is available
Knowledge of and passion for improving state and local government through academic courses and project work
Preferred degree programs include business, public policy, urban planning, economics, engineering, math, computer science, and environmental science/studies
Proven success and thorough skills in defining and leading client work, conducting baseline assessments, building a future-state vision, developing implementation plans, managing multiple stakeholders, and communicating with varying audiences
Knowledge of key facets of state and local government, including sustainability, urban planning, education, housing, transportation, justice, and/or administration
Knowledge of core management consulting skills such as project management, financial modeling, operational modeling, and stakeholder management
Travel required up to 25%
Clearance required: None

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Flexible benefits package
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time
Company Paid Holidays
Discretionary variable incentive bonus eligibility
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