Guidehouse
State and Local Government - Strategy and Economics Senior Consultant - New York, NY
Job Family:
Management Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
We are recruiting for Public Sector Strategy Consultants to join our State and Local Government practice. You will work with state, county and municipal level administrations, agencies, and departments on a range of strategy and policy issues affecting the social, environmental, and economic vibrancy of our communities. Your role will be working as part of a larger engagement team to understand an unstructured client problem, conduct market analysis and peer research, develop a solution framework for how the client can address the problem in collaboration with a wider ecosystem of public, private and institutional stakeholders and provide the business case for tactical recommendations. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively and selflessly – putting ourselves in our clients’ shoes and working with humility to serve our clients’ mission. We are passionate about the role of government and public sector institutions in enhancing society-wide outcomes that equitably benefit all communities.
What You Will Need:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university
Minimum of 3 (THREE) years relevant experience
Experience and/or academic courses related to one or more of the following: Public Policy, Urban Policy, Economics, Data Analytics and Engineering
Strong logical reasoning, critical thinking, and data analysis skills
Outstanding attention to detail
Strong verbal communication and narrative development skills, with the ability to summarize and convey key insights from analyses to senior audiences
High degree of comfort working in unstructured situations and ability to maintain poise and maturity while working under pressure
Ability to be self-directed, anticipatory, and responsive
Collegial team player who can work within a small, motivated team of diverse consulting professionals
Ability to travel to client locations and GH Office locations as needed
No sponsorship available for this position
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Functional experience in at least one of the following areas desired - public sector organizational strategy, broadband and digital equity, economic and workforce development, smart cities, industrial policy, infrastructure strategy and public sector funding
Proficiency with data analytics, developing cost-benefit and related models, and familiarity using multiple public datasets including BLS, BEA and ACS
Proficiency with input-output or general equilibrium economic modelling tools such as Esmi, IMPLAN, or REMI
Proficiency with Stata, R, Python and other programming languages
Proficiency with data visualization and mapping techniques, such as with Tableau or ArcGIS
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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.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [email protected]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.
If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [email protected]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.
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.
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