Associate Director or Director
7 days ago
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.
- 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.
- An Associate Director or Director in Guidehouse's State and Local Government practice must possess the following:
- 7+ years for Associate Director and 10+ years for Director minimum experience in management consulting with at least 3 - 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 reside and be able to travel throughout the state of Illinois and on occasion outside the Midwest region.
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 the Illinois government structures and processes.
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 Pay Down.
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities.
- Skills Development & Certifications.
- Employee Referral Program.
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach.
- Mobility Stipend.
Key Skills: Communication skills, IT Software
Employment Type: Full Time
Department / Functional Area: IT Software
Experience: 0 Years - 2 Years
Vacancy: 1
Joining Date: Sat, 11 Jan 2025
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