Workshop and Consultant Facilitator - Senior Consultant

Company: Guidehouse
Location: Nashville
Posted on: January 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Family : Technology Consulting Travel Required : Up to 25% Clearance Required : Ability to Obtain NACI What You Will Do : The Facilitator is responsible for guiding groups, teams, or stakeholders through structured discussions, workshops, and decision-making processes to achieve productive outcomes. This role is pivotal in fostering collaboration, surfacing insights, and ensuring all voices are heard. Facilitators operate across client-facing, internal, and blended environments, supporting transformation, training, and feedback initiatives. Create agendas and choose facilitation tools that match session goals, such as onboarding, training, strategic planning, or gathering stakeholder feedback. Lead meetings, workshops, or training sessions. Keep discussions focused, inclusive, and productive. Encourage open communication and manage group dynamics to ensure everyone participates. Set clear expectations and promote a culture of respect and open dialogue. Practice active listening, invite quieter participants to share, and manage dominant speakers. Use interactive activities to boost engagement and reflection. Identify and address resistance, conflict, or disengagement. Use techniques to de-escalate situations and reframe discussions to keep the environment productive. Summarize results, document actionable insights, and plan follow-up steps. Communicate decisions and commitments clearly. Collect feedback on how effective the facilitation was and improve methods for future sessions. What You Will Need : Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Minimum of three (3) years of overall work experience. Strong skills in speaking and writing. Experience in creating and leading workshops, meetings, or training sessions. Familiarity with digital tools for collaboration, such as Teams, Miro, or Trello. Ability to simplify complex information into clear, actionable steps. Experience working both independently and with others in fast-paced settings What Would Be Nice To Have : E xperience in consulting or client-facing roles. Exp erience with court case management systems . Exp erience with COTS or Platform based solutions . Certification in facilitation or related methodologies Experience supporting digital transformation, modernization, or organizational change initiatives. Familiarity with agile development environments. Understanding of responsible AI principles and model interpretability. 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 RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. 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 guidehouse@myworkday.com. 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 recruiting@guidehouse.com. 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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