Managing Consultant - Central and Local Government
Apply Job ID 16225 Date posted 01/20/2024Job Family:
Management Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
** Please note that this job posting is for a proposal of a potential client and is not reflective of an awarded job. In addition, we are only collecting resumes and interviewing based off the skillset and qualifications listed. ***
What You Will Do:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced professional to join our Central and Local Government team in support of energy, sustainability, and infrastructure initiatives. This person will support the management of our large programs, working with the project team to plan and deliver large program, and also own and lead our business development activities in the market.
As a key member of the account team, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating projects and workstreams, contributing to project planning, preparing, and maintaining documentation, leading project teams / colleagues, reviewing contracts and financials, monitoring project activities, and evaluating the overall project performance. In addition, you will work with client stakeholders to assess project performance, identify, and manage risks and issues, keeping clients informed and proactively managing expectations. Finally for this role we will expect a keen interest and skill in business development to include demonstrated success in the full lifecycle of account business development (e.g., identifying new project opportunities, writing proposals, devising and delivering innovative and strategic approaches, and being accountable for account growth in the market).
We encourage career development and hire for the long term. We will work together to develop a career path that balances your goals, and account plans, and our client’s project needs. As you exercise your project management and business development skills, and the demonstrate the aptitude for managing multiple workstreams, you will have the opportunity to progress to the next level, managing larger workstreams and/or programs.
Responsibilities:
Setting the stage for project planning, budgeting, and overall strategy
Establishing key performance indicators
Monitoring and evaluating the overall project
Leading others to deliver successful outcomes for our clients
Analyzing project data and producing insights to optimize performance
Identifying problems and shortfalls and proposing solutions
Providing operational support such as liaising with stakeholders, tracking timelines, etc.
Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining project documentation and reports
Maintaining project contracts and financials
Support the development and roll-out of our project management methodology, being a coach and change agent to encourage adoption
Serve as a leader and own / deliver key business development activities, including, but not limited to, writing proposals, leading new business presentations, devising and delivering innovative and strategic approaches, and helping identifying upcoming and future pursuits
What You Will Need:
Bachelors degree
6-10 years’ experience with project management and operations to the Central and Local Government
Experience with stakeholder and financial management
Knowledgeable in all phases of the project management life cycle
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
Recognition on the importance of business development and a commitment to play a key role in our team’s overall account growth
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Commitment and interest in leading a talent team of professionals to deliver innovative and impactful solutions for our clients
Ability to assume ownership of significant portions of tasks while collaborating with a close-knit team
Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines
Demonstrated attention to detail
Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Experience developing and delivering presentations to clients or executive audiences
An inquisitive nature and desire for continuous improvement
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to travel as needed (~5%; subject to change)
Staff level of hire will be determined by Guidehouse interviewing process
The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Management consulting experience within a Project/Program Management Office
Organization design and transformation
Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint
PMP Certification
Excellent at visualizing data, synthesizing insights, and storytelling with data
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.
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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