State and Local Government - Consultant or Senior Consultant - New York City, NY

Guidehouse

Guidehouse

New York, NY, USA

USD 81k-135k / year

Posted on May 26, 2026

Job Family:

Management Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 50%


Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:


Guidehouse is seeking a Consultant or a Senior Consultant to support the firm's engagements with NYC.

The State and Local Government practice serves clients in the areas of business design, organizational strategy, program strategy, implementation of large programs, market analysis, financial modeling, operational analysis, process improvement, change management, technology strategy and transformation, compliance monitoring, program management, and reporting.

What You Will Need:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University
  • Minimum of 1+ (ONE) years of overall work experience for a consultant and Minimum of 3+ (THREE) years overall work experience for a senior consultant, ideally consulting experience or experience in related field
  • Critical thinking to solve problems and develop innovative solutions to client’s management and operational challenges
  • Must currently reside within New York City metropolitan area
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to travel to client locations, GH Office locations as needed to support client engagements within and outside of the New York City market
  • No sponsorship is available for this position

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Familiarity with New York City Government practices
  • Strong professional network and/or experience in state and local government in New York City
  • Experience managing challenging projects and serving clients
  • Experience facilitating meetings and public speaking with large groups
  • Management consulting skills such as project management, financial modeling, operational modeling, and stakeholder management

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The annual salary range for this position is $81,000.00-$135,000.00. 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 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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