Consultant - Defense & Security Segment Evergreen

Job Family

Finance & Accounting Consulting, Management Consulting

Up to 10%

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

Our Management Consulting professionals help clients identify, evaluate, and solve complex challenges, enabling them to achieve strategic goals. We transform business processes, improve efficiency, strengthen controls, increase transparency, and ensure compliance with federal laws. Projects require self‑motivation and solution development individually or in a high‑skill team. You will interact with senior management and enhance skills in technical competence, business development, client service, leadership, project management, and people development.

This role supports government agencies with tasks covering program and project management consulting capabilities, including:

• Assisting clients in designing, developing, launching, and improving new projects and programs focused on strategic goals and mission.
• Helping clients develop and implement performance metrics and measurement tools to monitor program performance and evaluate goal attainment.
• Analyzing projects and programs to identify risks and developing mitigations.
• Documenting and evaluating business processes and recommending improvements.
• Applying analytical, problem‑solving, and reporting skills.
• Producing communications from informal email to formal memos, issue papers, presentations, and executive briefings.
• Conducting research to investigate client problems and collaborating with team to formulate solutions.
• Supporting clients in collecting and analyzing data, producing models and visualizations, and drawing conclusions to improve decision‑making.
• Analyzing and improving policies and procedures for programs and operational needs.

Additional activities enhancing business growth and internal operations include:

• Assisting with business development activities such as identifying client needs, developing proposals, and participating in account meetings.
• Participating in coaching and mentoring programs.
• Assisting in developing learning materials, courses, and presentations.
• Supporting recruitment initiatives for top talent.

• Must obtain and maintain a Public Trust, Secret, or higher‑level federal/government clearance. US citizenship required.
• Completion of a bachelor’s or master’s degree (between fall 2025 and summer 2026) from an accredited college or university.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

• Preferred degrees:
  Public Policy, Government, International Studies, Accounting, Finance, Business, IT, Computer Science, Audit Readiness, Data Science, Communications, STEM majors.
• Active US security clearance.
• Knowledge of project management principles and phases.
• Experience producing high‑impact work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to create/edit technical and non‑technical documents and graphical presentations.
• Ability to view problems from multiple angles and apply solutions.
• Ability to participate in client‑facing discussions and meetings.
• Speed to synthesize information and learn new skills.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Interest in a consulting career, preferably in government/federal/DoD consulting.
• Desire to support public sector clients with national security mission.
• Passion for reinvesting in the company and representing its brand.

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package reflecting our commitment to a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Possibility of 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 under law for veterans, individuals with disabilities, and any other protected basis. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable law, including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.