Guidehouse · 17 hours ago
Nashville, TN - State and Local Government - Consultant
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expGuidehouse is a management consulting firm that specializes in State and Local Government practices. The Associate Director will lead delivery teams on high impact client engagements, drive business development activities, and ensure quality control for project deliverables.
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Responsibilities
The Management Consulting Associate 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 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
Qualification
Required
3+ years minimum of experience working in the Public Sector, specifically with Georgia State & Local Government or related field within the Nashville, TN 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 currently reside in and be able to travel throughout the state of Georgia
On occasion may need to travel outside the state of TN
Currently Reside within 50 miles of Nashville, TN with the ability to travel to client offices
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
Experience with Program Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management or Business Process Improvement
Preferred
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
Benefits
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
Company
Guidehouse
Guidehouse offers consulting services for public and commercial markets with expertise in management, technology, and risk consulting.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.75MKey Investors
Mission Daybreak
2023-11-06Acquired
2023-02-16Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Scott McIntyre
Chairman and CEO
Alicia Harkness
Partner
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