Strategy and Workforce Transformation Managing Consultant

Guidehouse

Managing Consultant leading Guidehouse’s DHS human capital and workforce transformation initiatives. Directing consulting teams, stakeholder analysis, implementation planning, and strategic workforce metrics.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $113,000 - $188,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading strategic human capital transformation initiatives, managing teams, and conducting stakeholder analyses. Proficient in developing metrics for evaluating transformation effectiveness and communicating insights to senior leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic Human Capital TransformationManagement Consulting ExperienceStakeholder AnalysisMicrosoft Suite ProficiencyDHS Consulting Experience

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Hard Skills

Human Capital TransformationData AnalysisImplementation PlanningMetrics DevelopmentCurrent-State Assessment

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingAdaptabilityTeam Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Federal or DoD Public Trust

Industry Keywords

Department of Homeland SecurityChief Human Capital OfficerStakeholder SegmentationPersonasJourney Maps

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead workforce transformation efforts for the Department of Homeland Security Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer organization
Lead teams developing strategic human capital and workforce transformation efforts and implementation plans
Lead and direct stakeholder analyses, including stakeholder segmentation, personas, and journey maps
Conduct current-state assessments, formulate recommendations, and create implementation plans
Lead and direct analysis of human-capital-related data and derive critical insights
Develop metrics to evaluate strategic human capital transformation effectiveness
Prepare for and lead internal and external stakeholder discussions, client meetings, and leadership briefings
Provide direction and technical assistance to a team of at least five in problem definition, analysis, requirements development, and implementation of complex solutions
Manage multiple concurrent assignments while directing team work, ensuring technical accuracy, standards adherence, and timely delivery
Prepare briefing materials and concise summaries communicating program status and progress to senior leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust
Bachelor’s degree
Seven (7) or more years of experience leading strategic human capital transformation and implementation solutions and directing the work of a team
Five (5) or more years of management consulting experience in human capital
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications
Experience consulting for the DHS
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels of business
Ability to adapt quickly and develop successful professional relationships
Experience working in DHS

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive, total rewards package
Flexible benefits package
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Discretionary variable incentive bonus may be available
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