Associate Director - Management Consulting - State & Local Government

Management Consulting Associate Director

Management Consulting Associate 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
• Leverage 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.

Experience with Program Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management and/or Business Process Improvement

An Associate Director in Guidehouse's State and Local Government practice must possess the following:

• 7+ years minimum of experience working in the Public Sector, specifically with South Carolina State & Local Government or related field within the SC 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 currently reside in and be able to travel throughout the state of South Carolina.
• On occasion may need to travel outside the state of SC
• Must have familiarity with State of South Carolina government structures, processes and have an existing network
• Currently Reside within 50 miles of Columbia, South Carolina with the ability to travel to client offices as needed and at times to Guidehouse offices.

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

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 an Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected 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.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.