Job Family:
Operational Effectiveness, Operational Effectiveness Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
Guidehouse is seeking Senior Talent Management Consultants to join the Defense and Security Segment (D&S) Defense & Intelligence (D&I) Practice Area. The candidate will support a D&I team dedicated to advancing the mission of a Defense program office.
The Senior Talent Management Consultant will provide subject matter expertise on advanced workforce and organizational development experience, validating content and methodology against industry best practices. This includes supporting day-to-day operational meetings with client sponsors and consulting leaders. The Senior Consultant is expected to have experience managing project workstreams, advising clients, and creating effective reports and presentations for the client and internal executives.
Typical duties include:
Supporting the advancement of Department of Defense (DoD) talent management and functional workforce initiatives and collaborating with stakeholders on guidance/communications products on DoD talent management policies and procedures.
Producing high-quality written and graphical deliverables to support Talent Management strategy and program implementation initiatives.
Providing oversight for the development and execution of market research and benchmarking analysis to evaluate, integrate or improve program or project productivity.
Possess and apply expertise on multiple complex work assignments. Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks.
Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems.
Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.
Conducts organizational studies and evaluations, designs systems and procedures, conducts work simplification and measurement studies, and prepares reports, procedures, draft regulations, guidelines, briefings, and related documentation to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively.
Performs data collection, interviewing, data modeling, project testing, and creation of performance measurements to support project objectives.
Performs research and prepares and conducts business analyses and studies, needs assessments, requirements analysis/definition and cost/benefit analyses to align business systems, solutions, and initiatives.
Supports coordination and engagement with variety of stakeholders across DoD, industry and academia in service of DoD client’s mission.
Develops, analyzes, evaluates, advises on, and or improves the effectiveness of management controls, processes, information and documentation systems, and similar functions of talent management.
Develops business methods for problem solving, process change, and solutions implementation ensuring enterprise-wide integration.
Identifies best practices, assesses performance measurement, and research, collect, and verify data and translates it into strategic and operational guidance.
Guides and assists clients through a wide range of management and organizational and business improvement and modernization initiatives.
Supports customer requirements for communication of organizational vision, mission, and strategy.
Prepares background papers, briefings, and speeches; creates web and portal content; and performs similar organizational messaging activities.
Supports customers in the development, implementation, and maintenance of strategy, doctrine, standards, policies, and procedures.
What You Will Need:
Ability to obtain an ACTIVE and CURRENT SECRET federal security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
Ten (10) years of experience in Talent Management or a related field.
Signature of a letter of commitment for work expected to start in or around April 2025.
Ability to travel as needed.
Excellent communication skills across all levels of business, both written and verbal.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines.
Detail-oriented, flexible, proactive, and able to multitask quickly to adapt to changing client priorities and respond to ad hoc requests.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
An ACTIVE and CURRENT SECRET federal security clearance.
Ten (10) or more years of experience in talent management, organization design, culture transformation, change management, and/or strategic communication.
Ten (10) or more years of experience consulting for government clients, particularly for DoD clients.
Experience facilitating tabletop exercises and/or designing and implementing pilot initiatives.
One (1) or more certifications in organization development, change management, talent management, manpower, policy, or related fields.
Experience developing and redesigning processes to meet evolving business requirements.
Ability to assume ownership of significant portions of tasks while collaborating with a close-knit team.
Ability to work independently and adapt quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Ability to develop and implement flexible approaches to identifying client challenges and solutions.
Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
The annual salary range for this position is $161,000.00-$268,000.00. 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 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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