Consultant - Defense & Security Segment Evergreen

Finance & Accounting Consulting

This role will support Government agencies where individuals will be engaged in a diverse set of project-specific tasks covering a broad set of program and project management consulting capabilities, including:

• Assisting clients in designing, developing, launching, and improving new projects and programs that are focused on achieving their strategic goals, objectives, and mission
• Assisting clients to identify, develop, and implement performance metrics and measurement tools to monitor program performance and evaluate whether programs are achieving their goals
• Assist clients in analyzing projects and programs to identify risks and help develop, apply, and monitor mitigations
• Documenting and evaluating business processes and making recommendations for process improvements
• Applying a variety of analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills and techniques
• Producing a variety of communications from informal email interactions with clients to formal memos, issue papers, presentations, executive briefings, and others
• Conducting research to investigate client problems and work collaboratively with your team to formulate and recommend solutions
• Support clients in collecting and analyzing data, producing models and visualizations, and draw conclusions from the data to improve decision-making
• Analyze and help develop and/or improve policies and procedures for a variety of programs and operational needs

In addition to client-facing responsibilities, this Entry Level role will support important activities that contribute to the growth of our business, strengthen internal Guidehouse operations, and create a positive work environment for all Guidehouse employees. Some of these activities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting in business development activities, such as identifying potential client needs and ways Guidehouse can assist, developing proposals and white papers, participating in client and internal account meetings, and more
• Participating in Guidehouse's programs for coaching and mentoring staff
• Assisting in the development of learning and development materials, courses, and presentations to help Guidehouse employees expand and strengthen their skills
• Support Guidehouse programs and initiatives for recruiting top talent to the company

What You Will Need:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust, Secret, or higher level of federal/government security clearance. US Citizenship is required for security clearance.
• Completing a Bachelor's or Master's degree (between fall 2025 and summer 2026) from an accredited college or university.
• Strong analytical and communications skills

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Degrees and backgrounds preferred:
  Public Policy, Government, International Studies, Accounting, Finance, Business, IT, Computer Science, Audit Readiness, Data Science, Communications, STEM majors
• Active US Security Clearance:
• SECRET
• TOP SECRET
• TOP SECRET/SCI
• TS/SCI CI Poly
• TS/SCI FS Poly
• Knowledge and understanding of project management principles and the phases of project management (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Closure)
• Experience working in teams to produce high-impact work products, reports, and other deliverables in a fast-paced environment
• Heightened attention to detail, and the ability to create and edit technical and non-technical written work products and graphical presentations
• Ability to view problems from multiple angles and apply a variety of solutions to solving them
• Ability to participate in client-facing discussions and meetings
• Ability to synthesize information quickly and learn new skills
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills
• Interest in growing a career in consulting, preferably government/federal/DoD consulting
• Desire to support public sector clients with a national security mission
• Passionate about reinvesting in the company you work for and representing the company's brand

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…