Director of State and Local Government Management Consulting

5 days ago


Austin, Texas, United States Guidehouse Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Director of Management Consulting to lead our State and Local Government Practice. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering high-impact client engagements and driving business development activities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead delivery teams on high-impact State and Local Government client engagements
  • Drive business development activities, including RFP responses and proposal development
  • Establish approaches to gather information from clients regarding client structure, process, technology, and culture
  • Facilitate meetings with client stakeholders to gather information
  • Manage quality control for project deliverables and work product consistent with Guidehouse quality requirements
  • Leverage Guidehouse frameworks and other leading practices to identify and implement program improvements for clients
  • Effectively leverage project resources to accomplish tasks while providing regular feedback and coaching
Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience in management consulting, with at least 5 years in State and Local Government or a related field
  • 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
  • Ability to travel throughout the state of Texas and on occasion outside the state of TX
Preferred Qualifications
  • 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 or 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
  • Familiarity with State of Texas government structures and processes
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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