Guidehouse Associate Director OR Director - State and Local Government
HONOLULU, Hawaii
The Management Consulting Associate Director and 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:
- A MINIMUM of SEVEN (7) years of experience for an Associate Director OR a MINIMUM of TEN (10) years of experience for a Director in management consulting with at least THREE (3) years in State & Local Government or related field within the State and Local Government sector.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university; years of experience can be substituted for a degree.
- Up to 50% travel local to Honolulu, HI.
- 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.
- This role is a hybrid role which will require you to go into the closest Guidehouse Office as needed or on occasion.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- Preference will be given to candidates who reside within a reasonable number of miles of a Guidehouse Office.
- 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 reside and be able to travel throughout the southeast states and on occasion outside the Southeast region.
- 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 Southeastern government structures and processes.
If you proceed to interview, you will complete a case study that will be presented verbally by the interviewer. You will be asked to respond to a series of scenarios.
The annual salary range for this position is $144,400.00-$216,600.00. 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:
- 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.
- Mobility Stipend.
About Guidehouse:
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, 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.
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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