Consulting Analyst – State & Local Government

Guidehouse

. Serve state, county, city, nonprofit, and multilateral clients .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $56,000 - $94,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in stakeholder management, project management, and communication, with a focus on delivering impactful solutions for state and local government clients. Possesses knowledge in sustainability, urban planning, and financial modeling to effectively translate strategy into actionable plans.

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Stakeholder ManagementProject ManagementFinancial ModelingImplementation PlanningBaseline Assessments

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingOperational AnalysisProcess ImprovementChange ManagementTechnology ImplementationRisk ManagementMarket AnalysisOrganizational StrategyBusiness DesignCompliance Monitoring

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingLeadership

Industry Keywords

SustainabilityUrban PlanningPublic PolicyEconomic DevelopmentDisaster RecoveryState GovernmentLocal GovernmentNonprofit SectorMultilateral ClientsAdministration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve state, county, city, nonprofit, and multilateral clients
Work 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 compelling, high-impact solutions to state and local government clients’ business and technology problems
Translate strategy into action
Define and lead client work
Conduct baseline assessments
Build future-state visions
Develop implementation plans
Manage multiple stakeholders
Communicate with varying audiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

0 years of experience required
Undergraduate degree required
Must still be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program through Fall 2026 and graduate by Summer 2027
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the country
No current or future sponsorship is available
Knowledge in 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 to define and lead client work, including baseline assessments, future-state visioning, implementation plans, stakeholder management, and communication with varying audiences
Knowledge of state and local government facets, including sustainability, urban planning, education, housing, transportation, justice, and/or administration
Knowledge of management consulting skills such as project management, financial modeling, operational modeling, and stakeholder management
Must have no clearance requirement (Clearance Required: None)

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
Flexible benefits package
Travel up to 25%