State and Local - Functional Analyst

State and Local – Functional Analyst

Guidehouse is seeking a strong consultant with a background as a Functional Analyst, specialized experience in justice and court systems, to join our State and Local Government Practice. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who understands judicial operations and technology, and who thrives in translating business needs into functional requirements for modernization and transformation initiatives.

Job Family:
Management Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 50%

Clearance Required:

None

• Support consulting engagements focused on court modernization and judicial operations.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and discovery sessions with court staff, administrators, and IT teams.
• Document current-state processes and develop future-state workflows aligned with client goals.
• Translate business needs into functional and technical requirements for system implementations.
• Assist in the design and configuration of case management and justice technology platforms.
• Collaborate with project managers, developers, and testers to ensure solution alignment.
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT), training, and change management activities.
• Contribute to project documentation including business requirements, process maps, and training materials.
• Maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders and internal teams.

• 5+ years of experience working directly with court systems (e.g., state courts, circuit courts, administrative offices of the courts).
• Experience gathering and documenting functional requirements for technology projects.
• Strong understanding of judicial operations, workflows, and terminology.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and process mapping tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to travel to client sites and Guidehouse offices, primarily within the Columbia, SC market.
• Must reside within 50 miles of Columbia, SC.

• Experience supporting case management system implementations or justice technology upgrades.
• Familiarity with South Carolina court structures and processes.
• Master’s degree (MPP, MPA, MBA, or equivalent).
• Experience with business process redesign, stakeholder engagement, and change management.
• Exposure to Agile or Waterfall project methodologies.
• Experience with tools such as JIRA, Visio, or similar platforms.

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.

• 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 Pay Down
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

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.

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