Senior Consultant – Program and Project Management

Guidehouse

. Lead complex program and project management activities for public sector clients .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $98,000 - $163,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including planning, execution, and reporting for public sector clients. Proficient in stakeholder engagement, risk management, and delivering high-quality client deliverables.

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Project ManagementStakeholder CoordinationRisk ManagementAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft Office Suite Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningSchedule ManagementStatus ReportingPerformance Metrics AnalysisClient Deliverable Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailFollow-ThroughFacilitation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteSharePointMicrosoft Teams

Certifications & Qualifications

Project/Program Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Public SectorManagement ConsultingProgram ManagementGovernment ClientsFederal or DoD Public Trust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex program and project management activities for public sector clients
Lead and support project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, dashboards, status reports, and other project artifacts
Facilitate client meetings, workshops, workgroups, and stakeholder interviews
Document decisions, action items, and next steps while driving accountability and follow-through
Serve as trusted advisor and primary point of contact for project communications
Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to understand requirements, align priorities, and manage interdependencies
Lead development of high-quality client deliverables
Analyze project data, performance metrics, and KPIs to evaluate project health and recommend corrective actions
Improve project management processes, reporting tools, workflows, and collaboration practices
Provide guidance, coaching, and quality assurance to junior staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust; approved adjudication required prior to onboarding
Must be a U.S. Citizen and reside within the United States
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Five (5) years of management consulting, project management, program management, or related professional services experience supporting government or commercial clients
Experience leading project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting across multiple workstreams
Experience with schedule management, status reporting, risk management, and stakeholder coordination
Experience facilitating client meetings, workshops, interviews, and working sessions
Strong analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Experience developing client deliverables, presentations, reports, and other work products
Ability to manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and competing priorities
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to manage multiple priorities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams
Must reside within commuting distance, approximately 50 miles, of the Washington, DC metropolitan area
Master's degree, project/program management certification, government-client experience, advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, and additional project management tools experience are nice to have

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
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