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State & Local Government - Associate DirectorGuidehouse • Richmond, VA, US
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State & Local Government - Associate Director

State & Local Government - Associate Director

Guidehouse • Richmond, VA, US
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Associate Director

Guidehouse is seeking an Associate Director to support the continued growth of the firm's relationship with the Commonwealth of Virginia and its localities.

The State and Local Government practice serves clients in the areas of business design, organizational strategy, program strategy and implementation of large programs, market analysis, financial modeling, operational analysis, process improvement, change management, technology strategy and transformation, compliance monitoring, program management, and reporting.

What You Will Do :

  • Actively manage a portfolio of state and local government client engagements and consulting staff, ensuring all contractual targets and deliverables are met.
  • Strategize with consultant teams on project approach, scope, timelines, budgets, risk management, and resources across multiple engagements.
  • Drive quality and standards of work product; ensure superior engagement quality.
  • Provide coaching and mentorship to managers, mid-level staff, and junior staff.
  • Develop and instill best practices throughout the organization.
  • Maintain and promote compliance with contractual, regulatory, and internal policy requirements.
  • Lead the economics of client engagements, ensuring delivery aligns with approved financial parameters.
  • Serve as a thought leader in the public domain and assist in building the Guidehouse brand across public sector clients, especially in Virginia.
  • Serve as the lead executive for new business opportunities and drive business development efforts including RFP responses, proposal development, and account planning.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders and internal teams especially within the Virginia, West Virginia, and District of Columbia markets.
  • Be personally engaged in and accountable for growing the practice and new annual business for the firm.

What You Will Need :

  • Bachelor's degree and seven (7+) plus years of experience.
  • Existing strong relationships with leaders in public sector clients.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead state government new business pursuits and proposals with proven results.
  • General technology implementation skills, project management expertise, and client service experience for mission driven organizations.
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams and delivering high-quality client outcomes.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong business relationships with senior executive clients.
  • Well-rounded leadership skills to provide strategic, analytical, and operational direction to teams.
  • Demonstrate proven success as a team leader, creating a positive environment and managing staff workloads, while meeting client delivery expectations to include : ability to provide candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner, keep leadership informed of progress and issues, and answer questions and offer direction to less-experienced staff.
  • Strong understanding of the Commonwealth of Virginia state government.
  • Ability to travel as needed to support client engagements, firm growth, and other firm initiatives.
  • Ability to work in a Guidehouse Office and Client Office as needed.
  • Must reside in the Greater Richmond Region.

    • What Would Be Nice To Have :

  • Master's Degree (MBA, MPP, MPA, or equivalent).
  • Experience directly supporting a Commonwealth of Virginia agency in a leadership or consulting capacity.
  • PMP or Scrum Master certification.
  • Professional post-graduation work experience in mission driven organizations.
  • Experience with one more of the following areas : business process redesign, HR consulting, business case development, technology strategy and implementation.
  • Strong familiarity with the government acquisition process and business development practices within consulting (e.g., experience identifying and tracking anticipated RFPs; leading proposals; cultivating new work with existing clients).

    • 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 information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

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