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We are seeking a dynamic Associate Director to drive growth and client impact to utility and energy clients in the Energy Providers West Market. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker and relationship builder who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about shaping the future of energy.
What You Will Do:
As an Associate Director, you will:
- Lead strategic consulting engagements for investor-owned utilities and energy providers, from problem definition through solution design and implementation.
- Develop client-ready insights through research, analysis, and modeling.
- Drive client impact in areas such as business, technology, and customer transformation, integrated system planning, decarbonization strategy, grid modernization, and AI and data analytics.
- Manage project teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables, on-time execution, and strong team collaboration.
- Support business development by contributing to proposals, client pitches, and account growth strategies and developing client relationships.
- Collaborate across Guidehouse practice areas to bring integrated solutions that combine strategy, technology, and operations.
- Mentor junior consultants, fostering a culture of learning, inclusion, and excellence.
What You Will Need:
- Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent resident, due to the nature of client engagements.
- Bachelor’s degree AND SEVEN (7+) plus years of post-graduation work experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a related field, with a focus on the energy or utilities sector (excluding oil & gas); Or
- Master’s degree AND FIVE (5+) plus years of post-graduation work experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a related field, with a focus on the energy or utilities sector (excluding oil & gas).
- Strong understanding of utility business models, regulatory environments, and transformation drivers.
- Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following:
- Utility data strategy and AI/ML technology modernization solutions.
- Utility program management and governance.
- Technology product development (utility or non-utility).
- Utility system planning.
- Electric/power or gas utilities technology integration or adoption.
- Utilities infrastructure resilience.
- Utility customer programs.
- Grid modernization and/or transformation.
- Utility corporate strategy or business transformation.
- Proven ability to structure and lead problem-solving efforts, synthesize insights, and communicate clearly with senior stakeholders.
- Experience managing teams and delivering complex projects to include supporting account sales activities.
- Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, project analytics, reporting platforms, and data visualization tools.
- Ability and willingness to travel and work in a hybrid client-facing environment.
- Ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location listed.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- Preference will be given to candidates within reasonable driving distance of a listed Guidehouse Office or Client Office Location.
- Candidates with post-graduation work experience supporting or directly working with Xcel Energy is preferred.
- Demonstrates creativity in proposal development/commercial construction.
- Deep background and understanding of Utilities-related projects and operations.
- Experience in one or more of the following: Program Management Office (PMO), product development team experience, energy resource planning, electric transmission and distribution planning, gas system planning, utility customer program management.
- Technology platforms certifications.
- Scum Master and/or Jira experience.
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The annual salary range for this position is $135,000.00-$225,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.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.
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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Skills Required
- Must be a US citizen or US permanent resident
- Bachelor's degree and 7 or more years of post-graduation experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a related field, focused on energy or utilities; or master's degree and 5 or more years of such experience
- Experience focused on the energy or utilities sector, excluding oil and gas
- Strong understanding of utility business models, regulatory environments, and transformation drivers
- Experience in at least one utility area, such as data strategy and AI/ML modernization, program management, technology product development, system planning, utility technology integration, infrastructure resilience, customer programs, grid modernization, or corporate strategy
- Ability to structure and lead problem-solving efforts, synthesize insights, and communicate clearly with senior stakeholders
- Experience managing teams, delivering complex projects, and supporting account sales activities
- Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, project analytics, reporting platforms, and data visualization tools
- Ability and willingness to travel and work in a hybrid, client-facing environment
- Ability to work onsite at a Guidehouse or client office location
- Post-graduation experience supporting or directly working with Xcel Energy
- Creativity in proposal development and commercial construction
- Deep utilities project and operations background
- Experience with PMO, product development, energy resource planning, electric transmission and distribution planning, gas system planning, or utility customer program management
- Technology platform certifications
- Scrum Master and/or Jira experience
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests the benefits package includes broad medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability coverage, which is often seen as a strong foundational offering. Access to HSA/FSA options further supports day-to-day healthcare and dependent-care needs.
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Parental & Family Support — Feedback suggests parental leave and adoption assistance are available, alongside an emergency back-up childcare program. These offerings indicate meaningful support for employees managing family responsibilities.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Feedback suggests flexible work options and counseling/EAP-style support are part of the broader rewards mix. Additional lifestyle-oriented perks like community events and referral programs are also described as available in some contexts.
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What We Do
Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 12,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies.
