Strategy & Transformation Senior Consultant

We are seeking a senior consultant interested in joining a dynamic team supporting a large federal healthcare customer on an enterprise-wide strategy initiative. The candidate will work with clinical and administrative leaders to evaluate, plan, and optimize large-scale and complex healthcare systems.  

As a Senior Consultant, you will work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and healthcare experience, helping our healthcare clients solve complex clinical and business issues. 

Specific responsibilities include: 

• Lead and conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to support planning strategies, capacity planning, and operational optimization efforts 

• Review and interpret data from multiple sources to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and translate findings into clear, actionable insights 

• Own development of current-state assessments, gap analyses, and future-state recommendations 

• Communicate task updates to client stakeholder clients on a regular basis and confirm shared understanding 

• Develop and deliver client deliverables including slide decks and briefing materials 

• Lead and support day-to-day operational meetings with client sponsors and consulting leaders 

• Review and refine draft materials to ensure clarity, accuracy, and readiness for Guidehouse leadership and client delivery 

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by developing or improving templates, review processes, analytical tools, project communication, and knowledge repositories 

Additional responsibilities may include: 

• Lead the execution of task or project workstreams, adhering to established schedules and quality standards, overseeing individual contributions as well as the work product of other contributors 

• Support proposal development or internal growth initiatives as applicable 

• Contribute to a positive, inclusive culture and collaborative work environment, and serve as an informal mentor to junior staff as needed 

• Bachelor’s degree; degree in Public Health, Health Administration, or a related field preferred 

• 3+ years of relevant professional experience in management consulting, health administration, or healthcare strategy; management consulting experience within the health sector strongly preferred 

• Experience conducting structured research, synthesizing findings, and translating information into clear insights and recommendations 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and the ability to translate findings into actionable recommendations 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to structure data and synthesize insights clearly 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences and client stakeholders 

• Proactive, self-motivated approach to work with the ability to operate independently and collaborate effectively in both structured and ambiguous team environments

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance (i.e., US citizenship required)

• Exposure to federal or public-sector clients 

• Experience with leading workstreams and/or small teams within the context for a larger project 

• Veteran or experience working with or supporting Veteran communities or military populations