Job Family: Operational Effectiveness Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust What You Will Do: As part of a multidisciplinary team, support federal initiatives focused on early childhood programs. In this role you will work to address complex programmatic, policy, operational, and organizational priorities that impact children, families, grant recipients, and early childhood systems nationwide. This role requires strong analytical, communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills to support high-priority initiatives across the agency. Responsibilities may include: Support program, policy, operational, and strategic initiatives that advance outcomes for children, families, grant recipients, and communities. Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses to inform decision-making and support mission-driven priorities. Develop reports, executive briefings, presentations, communications materials, and recommendations for various stakeholders. Support grants management, program administration, technical assistance, and implementation activities across complex federal programs. Facilitate stakeholder engagement efforts, meetings, workshops, and training to support collaboration and program success. Develop work plans, project schedules, status reports, and implementation strategies to advance organizational and program objectives. Support organizational effectiveness, process improvement, and change management initiatives that strengthen service delivery and program performance. Analyze programmatic, operational, financial, and administrative data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. Identify risks, issues, and opportunities and develop recommendations to support effective program execution. Collaborate effectively with federal staff, grant recipients, contractors, and other stakeholders to achieve shared goals. Contribute to the delivery of high-quality client products that address complex programmatic, policy, operational, and organizational priorities. Contribute to account growth and business development efforts through proposal support, solution development, client relationship management, and identification of emerging agency priorities. What You Will Need: Bachelor's degree. FOUR (4) or more years of relevant experience supporting federal, state, local, tribal, nonprofit, education, or human-services programs. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust; Candidates with an active Public Trust or suitability are preferred. Experience with one or more of the following: early childhood education, Head Start or Early Head Start, policy analysis, program administration, grants management, budget analysis, cost modeling, fiscal planning, program operations, research and evaluation, data analysis and reporting, stakeholder engagement, technical assistance, or organizational effectiveness. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Experience preparing client-facing deliverables and presentations. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. What Would Be Nice To Have: Master's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Education, Early Childhood Education, Public Health, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, Political Science, Human Services, or a related field. Experience working with federal agencies. Experience supporting federal grants, program monitoring, technical assistance, or implementation activities. Familiarity with early childhood systems, child and family programs, or human services programs. Experience facilitating stakeholder meetings, trainings, or workgroups. Prior federal consulting experience. The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. 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. 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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. guidehouse.com

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