State and Local Government Director - ND, SD and NE
Apply Job ID 38539 Date posted 04/16/2026Job Family:
Management Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
Guidehouse is seeking aDirectorto join its State and Local Government Practiceto supportState and Local Government Clients in North Dakota,South Dakotaand Nebraska.
This is a leadership role for a proven consulting executive who combines strong technology acumen with a demonstratedtrack recordof originating revenue, expanding accounts, and delivering complex engagements with excellence.
This Director will enhanceGuidehouse’spresencein the mid-west,including recruiting, executivevisibilityand sustained client engagement. This role requires a balance of client-facing leadership, hands-on delivery oversight, and business development. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating as a trusted advisor to senior executives while also mentoring teams and shaping market offerings.
- Build, manage, and grow a sustainable and expanding based book of consulting business aligned withGuidehouse’sstrategic priorities.
- Develop andmaintainexecutive-level client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor to senior leaders.
- Lead business development efforts including opportunity identification, proposal development, pricing, negotiation, and deal closure.
- Act asengagementexecutive for complex, technology-enabled consulting projects, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction.
- Manage quality control for project deliverables and work product consistent with Guidehouse quality requirements.
- Provide strategic direction and oversight for initiatives such as technology modernization, systems implementation, digital transformation, data and analytics, and enterprise platforms.
- Translate technology concepts into clear business value for non-technical stakeholders.
- Contribute to go-to-market strategies, account planning, and the development of new service offerings.
- Recruit, mentor, and develop consulting talent while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
- Support overall practice operations including financial performance,utilization, and resource planning.
- Work closely with our teaming partners and execute joint go-to-market plans.
What You Will Need:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university
- 10+ years minimum relevant work experience
- Experience serving public sector clients, particularly state or local government organizations in ND, SD and NE
- Demonstratedsuccess in a team-based environment originating and closing consulting engagements with accountability for revenue growth and pipeline development.
- Strong technologyproficiency, with experience in areas such as IT modernization, cloud, systems implementation, data and analytics, or digital transformation
- Hands-on experience with enterprise platforms and implementations such as ERP (financials, procurement, budgeting), HCM,grantsmanagement systems, or other enterprise systems, including integrations and data conversion
- Establishedexecutive network withinND,SDand NEState Governments
- Demonstratedexperience engaging senior agency leadership within state governmentsin complex or high-visibility initiatives
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability tooperateeffectively in a leadership role that balances sales, delivery,and peoplemanagement
- Critical thinking to solve problems and develop innovative solutions to clients’ 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;participatingin various staff recruitment and retention activities; and coaching staff including providingtimelymeaningful written and verbal feedback
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to travel to client locations, Guidehouse Office locations and as needed to support business development activities within the StatesofND,SDand NE
- Familiarity with State and Local Government structures, processes, procurement processes, contract vehicles, andnetwork
- Technology and Management Consulting skills such as project management, financial modeling, operational modeling, process improvement, and stakeholder management. Direct leadership of enterprise platform implementations such as ERP (financials, procurement, budgeting), HCM, or comparable systems
- No sponsorship is available for this position
What Would Be Nice to Have:
- Master's Degree, MPP or MPA (including MBA or equivalent)
- Track record of building or scaling consulting offerings or practices Experiencerepresentinga firm through thought leadership, industry events, or executive briefings Experiencefacilitatingmeetings and public speaking with large groups
- Health and Human Services (HHS) experience (for example: eligibility and enrollment, child welfare, Medicaid, publicassistance, or related HHS enterprise platforms)
- Experience working with a Governor’s Office and/or supporting gubernatorial transition work (for example: transition planning, executive briefings, early-term priority execution, or operating model and Day One readiness support)
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
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