Executive Advisor (Professional Hourly)
Apply Job ID 29859 Date posted 06/12/2025Job Family:
Management Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
Executive Adviser (Professional Hourly) requires a self-motivated, driven professional with industry relationships, strong sales and business acumen, a proven track record of success in complex solution selling, a solid understanding of Utilities & Energy business operations and passion for execution excellence. This role will not exceed nineteen (19) hours per week normally but on occasion with leadership approval may need to flex between nineteen (19) hours and twenty-nine (29) hours.
Responsibilities include:
- Business Development - will advise on growth and customer satisfaction in Guidehouse’s Energy Providers Practice to include advising on the crafting, selling, and delivery of strategic advisory, technology, and risk management consulting engagements, with a primary focus on existing clients and new client.
- Project Delivery Support-as a senior project advisor for larger programs, will provide strategic industry subject matter expertise and thought leadership contributing to successful project delivery
- People Development- will provide mentoring and professional development guidance to junior level Directors to help develop their skills and abilities with an emphasis in Business Development acumen
- Client Services Offerings- provided technical and subject matter expertise direction or guidance on client offerings related to electric utility operations, planning, governance, process reengineering, and change management
What You Will Need:
- US Citizen or US Permanent Resident status required due to client engagement requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or related discipline AND Ten (10+) plus years' utilities management consulting or executive level utilities industry experience(excluding Oil & Gas or Telecommunications); Or Master's degree in engineering, business or related discipline AND Eight (8+) plus years' utilities management consulting or executive level utilities industry experience (excluding Oil & Gas or Telecommunications)
- Must have executive level power utilities/commercial energy business experience with a deep background in the energy utility industry, including energy market infrastructure, asset management, regulation, and clean energy trends
- Demonstrated understanding of respective Interconnection infrastructure (Western, Eastern, ERCOT), operations and challenges
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
- High degree of self-confidence and determination
- Highly developed organizational and management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively throughout all levels of an organization
- Ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office as needed
- Ability to travel for client meetings, introductions to key clients, support proposals and or pitch decks as needed
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- Preference will be given to candidates within reasonable driving distance of an Energy Providers Client Office or respective core business Guidehouse Office
- Experience developing and using analytical models and simulations
- Demonstrates creativity in proposal development/commercial construction
- Knowledge and experience with one or more: Infrastructure Resilience, Integrating flexible generation and digitalization to improve energy system resilience, Grid OT/IT, AI/ML Technology Modernization solutions, Cybersecurity, Portfolio & Asset Management
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 Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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