Managing Consultant, Federal Health Advisory

Job Family Operational Effectiveness Consulting Travel Required Up to 25% Clearance Required Ability to Obtain Public Trust What You Will Do Lead day‑to‑day delivery of complex client engagements from project initiation through completion, ensuring high‑quality and timely outputs. Apply structured problem‑solving, strategic frameworks, and analytical methods to address complex client challenges. Oversee quantitative and qualitative analyses, synthesize findings, and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations. Manage project plans, timelines, risks, and deliverables while coordinating across multi‑disciplinary teams. Serve as a day‑to‑day client contact, building trusted relationships and supporting effective expectation management. Coach and mentor junior team members, supporting skill development, performance, and engagement. What You Will Need Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. Progressive experience in management consulting, healthcare, public sector, or related advisory environments. Minimum 5-7 years of prior professional experience (post Bachelor's degree). Experience working with healthcare payers, with emphasis on Medical Management (e.g. Utilization Management) strategy and implementation Demonstrated experience leading workstreams or projects, including managing scope, timelines, and deliverables. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience synthesizing complex information for senior audiences. Experience collaborating with and developing junior staff. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to obtain a Public trust Clearance (US citizenship required) What Would Be Nice To Have Experience supporting federal health clients or large, complex healthcare organizations. Familiarity with strategic planning, operating model design, workforce planning, or transformation initiatives. Familiarity or experience with medical evidence research and policy development. Experience managing client relationships in a consulting environment. Prior people‑manager experience or demonstrated readiness to take on formal people‑management responsibilities. The annual salary range for this position is $102,000.00-$170,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include 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 About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [email protected]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process. If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [email protected]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. Apply To This Job Apply To This Job