Associate Director or Director - Management

What You Will Do

• 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

• 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 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