Job Description

Director - Management Consulting - State & Local Government

Job Family: Management Consulting

Travel Required: Up to 25%

Clearance Required: None

What You Will Do:

• The Management Consulting Director in Guidehouse's State and Local Government Practice leads delivery teams on high impact State & Local Government client engagements and drives business development activities.
• Key activities include:
• Establishing approaches to gather information from clients regarding client structure, process, technology and culture
• Facilitating meetings with client stakeholders to gather information
• Managing quality control for project deliverables and work product consistent with Guidehouse quality requirements
• Leveraging Guidehouse frameworks and other leading practices to identify and implement program improvements for clients
• Effectively leveraging project resources to accomplish tasks while providing regular feedback and coaching
• Driving business development activities including RFP responses, proposal development, and peak account planning

What You Will Need:

• Critical thinking to solve problems and develop innovative solutions to client's management and operational challenges.
• Proven abilities as a team leader: supervising teams to create an atmosphere of trust; seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation; participating in various staff recruitment and retention activities; and coaching staff including providing timely meaningful written and verbal feedback.
• Ability to 'quick start' account plan and target new business opportunities that support relevant practice development goals and objectives.
• A Director in Guidehouse’s State and Local Government practice must possess the following:
• 10+ years minimum of experience in management consulting or related field within the State and Local sector with at least 5 years in State & Local Government or related field within the State and Local Government sector
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing projects and junior & mid-level staff
• Must be able to travel throughout the Pacific Northwest and on occasion outside the Pacific Northwest market.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master's Degree - MPP or MPA (including MBA or equivalent)
• Experience managing challenging projects and serving clients
• Experience facilitating meetings and public speaking with large groups
• Experience with one more of the following areas: business process redesign, HR consulting, business case development, IT strategy and implementation
• Management consulting skills such as project management, financial modeling, operational modeling, and stakeholder management
• Familiarity with Pacific Northwest State government structures.
• Preference will be given to candidates who reside within a reasonable distance from Guidehouse Offices or Client Offices.

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.

• 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 a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation.

The company has more than 16,000 professionals in over 55 locations globally. Guidehouse is led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies.

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