Guidehouse
Director - Management Consulting - State & Local Government
Guidehouse, Austin, Texas, United States, 78701
Management Consulting Position
Job Family: Management Consulting Travel Required: Up to 25% Clearance Required: None What You Will Do: Client Relationship Management and Engagement Delivery 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, facilitate communications, and manage risk across active engagements with state health agencies Drive quality and standards of work product; ensure superior engagement quality tailored to state health technology-specific challenges such as infrastructure modernization, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance Maintain strong relationships with executives at state health departments, including division, branch, and program levels Develop and instill best practices across consulting engagements Maintain and promote compliance with contractual, regulatory, and internal policy requirements specific to state programs and initiatives Manage the economics of client engagements, ensuring delivery aligns with approved financial parameters New Business Development Serve as a thought leader in the state health agency consulting domain and assist in building the Guidehouse brand Leverage the firm's existing relationships to expand existing client relationships and develop new opportunities Serve as the lead executive for new business opportunities, focusing on system modernization, digital transformation, and operational improvements Serve as a content expert for client challenges, including funding strategies, technology integration, and process optimization Be personally engaged in and accountable for growing the consulting practice at a rate of $5M+ in annual new business for the firm Consulting Staff Leadership Direct line management for consultants assigned to regional state and local government client engagements Career development, advocacy for, recruitment of, and retention of members of the consulting team Training and onboarding of new consultants with a focus on state health specific skills and expertise Contribute to the development of a positive and performance-oriented culture across the state and local government practice What You Will Need: Bachelor's degree, preferably public administration, business administration, or a related field. 10+ years of total experience, including industry, research, or consulting experience, excluding internships, part-time roles, co-ops, fellowships, and academic research. 10+ years of experience supporting state health agencies. 5+ years of experience leading consulting engagements. Existing strong relationships with health agency leaders. Demonstrated ability to lead new business pursuits and proposals. Excellent program/project management skills with demonstrated experience leading large multi-disciplinary teams. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong business relationships with senior executive clients in the state health sector. Well-rounded leadership skills to provide strategic, analytical, and operational direction to teams. What Would Be Nice To Have: Master's degree, preferably public administration, or business administration. The annual salary range for this position is $179,000.00-$298,000.00. 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: 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.
Job Family: Management Consulting Travel Required: Up to 25% Clearance Required: None What You Will Do: Client Relationship Management and Engagement Delivery 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, facilitate communications, and manage risk across active engagements with state health agencies Drive quality and standards of work product; ensure superior engagement quality tailored to state health technology-specific challenges such as infrastructure modernization, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance Maintain strong relationships with executives at state health departments, including division, branch, and program levels Develop and instill best practices across consulting engagements Maintain and promote compliance with contractual, regulatory, and internal policy requirements specific to state programs and initiatives Manage the economics of client engagements, ensuring delivery aligns with approved financial parameters New Business Development Serve as a thought leader in the state health agency consulting domain and assist in building the Guidehouse brand Leverage the firm's existing relationships to expand existing client relationships and develop new opportunities Serve as the lead executive for new business opportunities, focusing on system modernization, digital transformation, and operational improvements Serve as a content expert for client challenges, including funding strategies, technology integration, and process optimization Be personally engaged in and accountable for growing the consulting practice at a rate of $5M+ in annual new business for the firm Consulting Staff Leadership Direct line management for consultants assigned to regional state and local government client engagements Career development, advocacy for, recruitment of, and retention of members of the consulting team Training and onboarding of new consultants with a focus on state health specific skills and expertise Contribute to the development of a positive and performance-oriented culture across the state and local government practice What You Will Need: Bachelor's degree, preferably public administration, business administration, or a related field. 10+ years of total experience, including industry, research, or consulting experience, excluding internships, part-time roles, co-ops, fellowships, and academic research. 10+ years of experience supporting state health agencies. 5+ years of experience leading consulting engagements. Existing strong relationships with health agency leaders. Demonstrated ability to lead new business pursuits and proposals. Excellent program/project management skills with demonstrated experience leading large multi-disciplinary teams. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong business relationships with senior executive clients in the state health sector. Well-rounded leadership skills to provide strategic, analytical, and operational direction to teams. What Would Be Nice To Have: Master's degree, preferably public administration, or business administration. The annual salary range for this position is $179,000.00-$298,000.00. 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: 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.