Junior Process Improvement Consultant

Guidehouse

Jr. Process Improvement Consultant supporting Guidehouse’s federal consulting work.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $74,000 - $124,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to design, develop, and improve projects and programs for government agency clients. Proficient in project management principles, data analysis, and producing high-impact written and graphical work products.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Analytical SkillsProject Management PrinciplesClient-Facing CommunicationData Analysis and VisualizationBusiness Process Improvement

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Hard Skills

Performance Metrics DevelopmentRisk Analysis and MitigationTechnical WritingData Collection and AnalysisModeling and Visualization

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationCoaching and MentoringOral Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Federal or DoD Public Trust

Industry Keywords

Government AgencyBusiness DevelopmentPolicies and ProceduresLearning and DevelopmentClient Communications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist government agency clients in designing, developing, launching, and improving projects and programs
Identify, develop, and implement performance metrics and measurement tools
Analyze projects and programs to identify risks and develop, apply, and monitor mitigations
Document and evaluate business processes and recommend improvements
Apply analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills and techniques
Produce client communications, including emails, memos, issue papers, presentations, and executive briefings
Conduct research and collaborate with teams to formulate and recommend solutions
Collect and analyze data, produce models and visualizations, and draw conclusions to improve decision-making
Analyze and help develop or improve policies and procedures
Assist with business development activities, proposals, white papers, and account meetings
Participate in coaching and mentoring programs
Assist in developing learning and development materials, courses, and presentations
Support recruiting programs and initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust; approved adjudication required prior to onboarding
Bachelor's degree
One or more years of working experience
Strong analytical and communication skills
Knowledge and understanding of project management principles and project management phases
Experience working in teams to produce high-impact work products, reports, and deliverables
Ability to create and edit technical and non-technical written work products and graphical presentations
Ability to participate in client-facing discussions and meetings
Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Up to 10% travel requirement