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Guidehouse

Public Health Senior Consultant

Guidehouse, Hanover, MD


Job Family:
Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required:
None

Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

This position will play a critical role in leading a team for management consulting projects, from project initiation, through analysis, solutions development, implementation, and closeout; projects can span organizational development and transformation, strategic planning and implementation, business process improvement, risk management, change management and strategic communications, as well as direct-mission support to federal health clients. This position will provide guidance and support for project deliverables and quality assurance efforts.

What You Will Need:
  • Minimum of Bachelor's Degree
  • Prior experience working with or for any of the following Federal Health Agencies: NIH (National Institutes of Health), CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid), The VHA (Veterans' Health Administration), CDC (Centers for Disease Control), FDA (Federal Drug Administration) or HHS (Health & Human Services) or with or for any State or Local Health Agency.
  • 3+ years of professional experience in consulting, strategy, organizational transformation, process improvement or project/program management
  • Advanced proficiency with MS Office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Ability to develop strong team and client relationships
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including presentation skills)
  • Creative problem-solving ability and a consultancy mindset
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment


DC metro area preferred and ability to commute to Bethesda, MD on occasion with advance notice.

What Would Be Nice To Have:
  • Prior experience working at a large consulting firm
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
  • Creative problem-solving ability and a consultancy mindset
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Experience with MS Teams
  • Healthcare or science communications experience


The annual salary range for this position is $94,900.00-$142,300.00. 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 Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, 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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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.