Strategic Human Capital Managing Consultant

Guidehouse

Managing Consultant leading strategic human capital transformation for the United States Secret Service. Developing workforce plans and directing consulting teams for Guidehouse’s government clients.

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 developing metrics to evaluate effectiveness. Proficient in stakeholder analysis and communication, with a strong ability to adapt and build professional relationships.

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Strategic Human Capital TransformationManagement Consulting ExperienceTeam LeadershipStakeholder AnalysisMicrosoft Suite Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Human Capital PlansPerformance ManagementWorkforce DevelopmentData AnalysisMetrics DevelopmentRequirements DevelopmentTechnical AssistanceProblem DefinitionImplementation SolutionsDHS Consulting

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAdaptabilityRelationship BuildingTeam ManagementTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Federal or DoD Public Trust

Industry Keywords

DHSStakeholder SegmentationPersonasJourney MapsClient MeetingsLeadership Briefings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead workforce transformation efforts for the United States Secret Service organization
Lead a team in developing strategic human capital plans
Foster revised hiring, retention, performance management, and workforce development processes
Lead implementation of strategic human capital plans
Lead and direct stakeholder analyses, including stakeholder segmentation, personas, and journey maps
Lead and direct analysis of human-capital-related data and derive critical insights
Develop metrics to evaluate strategic human capital and growth plan 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 5 on problem definition, analysis, requirements development, and implementation for complex solutions
Manage multiple concurrent assignments while directing team work and ensuring technical accuracy, standards adherence, and timely delivery
Prepare briefing materials and concise summaries of assessments, evaluations, and plans
Communicate 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
Must obtain approved adjudication of Public Trust prior to onboarding
Bachelor's degree
At least 7 or more years of relevant experience leading strategic human capital transformation and implementation solutions and directing the work of a team
At least 5 or more years of management consulting experience
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
Ability to lead and direct teams of at least 5
Ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments and ensure technical accuracy, standards adherence, and timely delivery

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
Flexible benefits package
Flexible workplace commitment