Director- Management Consulting - State & Local Government

Job Family :

Management Consulting

Travel Required : Up to 25%

Up to 25%

Clearance Required : None

None

What You Will Do :

• The Management Consulting Director in Guidehouse's State and Local Government Practice leads delivery teams on high impact State & Local Government client engagements and driving 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 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.
• A Director in Guidehouse’s State and Local Government practice must possess the following :
• 10+ years minimum of experience in management consulting with at least 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 be able to travel throughout the state and on occasion outside the state of OK

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 State of Oklahoma 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.

This is a Proposal Requisition for future Award.

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