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Associate Director - State and Local Government

Apply Job ID 23113 Date posted 09/26/2024

Job Family:

Management Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 50%


Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

  • The State and Local Government practice provides individuals the opportunity to serve clients in the areas of: business design, organizational strategy, market analysis, financial modeling, operational analysis, process improvement, change management, technology strategy and transformation, compliance monitoring, and program management

  • The application of this skill set within state and local governments is delivering compelling, high impact solutions to our clients' toughest business and technology problems

  • We translate strategy into action


What You Will Need:

  • Bachelors with a MINIMUM of SEVEN (7) years of management consulting experience OR Master's degree and a MINIMUM of FIVE (5) years of management consulting experience (preferably for public sector entities) in a manager or lead position. Years of experience can be substituted for a formal degree

  • Former management or technology consulting is highly preferred

  • Ability to travel within VA and at times outside the state

  • This role is a hybrid role which will require you to go into the closest Guidehouse Office as needed or on occasion 


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • MBA, MPA or other master’s degree in Public Policy, Government, Political/Social Science, Information Systems, Operational Research, Management, International Development, Economics, Urban Science and/or related fields.

  • Strong numerical reasoning and quantitative skills, particularly building complex Excel models.

  • Demonstrates thorough knowledge and/or a proven record of success with key facets of state and local government, including economic development, education, sustainability, transportation, and/or administration

**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.**


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 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.


Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.


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Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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