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Consultant - State Health, State & Local Government - Campus 2026
full-timeArlington$71k - $118k

Summary

Location

Arlington

Salary

$71k - $118k

Type

full-time

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About this role

Job Family:

Strategy & Transformation Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 50%


Clearance Required:

None

All candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this opportunity will be reviewed after the application period closes on Friday, February 13; Candidates who are selected to interview will be notified by Friday, February 20.

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse’s State Health team strives for a more resilient and sustainable community health infrastructure, guiding state and federal decision makers in program implementation, stakeholder engagement, and workforce optimization. We help state-run programs with infrastructure and regulatory compliance, waiver and state policy, monitoring, and operational effectiveness. Our experts assist clients in financial budgeting and reporting, rate development and value-based payment, supplemental payments, waiver neutrality, and cost sharing. 
 
Consultants support project teams both on client engagements (on and off-site) and internal projects. Responsibilities will include client and project management, data and information analysis, solution implementation and generation of project results. As a Consultant, a key function of your role will be to support the development and creation of quality deliverables that support essential project workstreams.  You will gather and analyze data, identify gaps and trends, and make recommendations related to baseline performance and structure, as well as established best practices and benchmarks. 

We encourage career development and hiring for the long term. As a Consultant, you will follow a clearly defined career path and continue to deepen your specialized industry knowledge and consulting skills. As you develop project management skills and leadership abilities, you will have the opportunity to progress to the Senior Consultant level. 


What You Will Need:

  • Minimum Years of Experience: 0 years 

  • Minimum Degree Status: Undergraduate Degree (Must still be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program through Fall 2025 and graduate by Summer 2026) 

  • Would not require sponsorship now or anytime in the future to work in the United States; Students possessing F-1 or J-1 visas are excluded from interview schedules or being hired for this position. 


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Degree concentration in Business, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Economics, Finance, Health Administration, Health Informatics, Health Management, Health Policy, Public Administration, Public Heath, Public Policy, or similar is preferred 

  • Previous consulting experience is preferred 

  • Healthcare payer and/or education in health economics is strongly desired 

  • Knowledge of Business Analytics software such as Access, SAS or R, and/or SQL 

  • Strong knowledge of and application of healthcare research resources 

  • Understanding of market/financial analysis in context of healthcare payer needs 

  • Strong quantitative and organizational skills are a must 

  • Must be able to demonstrate written and oral communication and presentation skills 

  • Excellent quantitative analysis skills 

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 

  • Ability to translate data into graphic or visual representations 

  • Heavy travel (east coast to west coast) may be required, depending on client assignment 

The annual salary range for this position is $71,000.00-$118,000.00. 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.

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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Data Analysis,Project Management,Healthcare Research,Quantitative Analysis,Communication Skills,Presentation Skills,Business Analytics,Financial Budgeting,Operational Effectiveness,Stakeholder Engagement,Solution Implementation,Market Analysis,Regulatory Compliance,Health Policy,Workforce Optimization,Client Management

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Business Consulting and Services

What you'll do

  • As a Consultant, you will guide state and federal decision makers in program implementation and stakeholder engagement. You will gather and analyze data, identify gaps and trends, and make recommendations related to baseline performance and structure.

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