Job Family:
Management Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
- The Management Consulting Director in Guidehouse's State and Local Government Practice leads delivery teams on high impact State & Local Government client engagements and drives business development activities.
- Key activities include:
- Establishing approaches to gather information from clients regarding client structure, process, technology and culture
- Facilitating meetings with client stakeholders to gather information
- Managing quality control for project deliverables and work product consistent with Guidehouse quality requirements
- Leverage Guidehouse frameworks and other leading practices identify and implement program improvements for clients
- Effectively leveraging project resources to accomplish tasks while providing regular feedback and coaching
- Driving business development activities including RFP responses, proposal development, and peak account planning
What You Will Need:
- Critical thinking to solve problems and develop innovative solutions to client's management and operational challenges.
- Proven abilities as a team leader: supervising teams to create an atmosphere of trust; seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation; participating in various staff recruitment and retention activities; and coaching staff including providing timely meaningful written and verbal feedback.
- Ability to 'quick start' account plan and target new business opportunities that support relevant practice development goals and objectives.
- A Director in Guidehouse’s State and Local Government practice must possess the following:
- 10+ years minimum of experience in management consulting with at least 5 years in TX State & Local Government or related field within the TX State and Local Government sector
- 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
- Must reside in and be able to travel throughout the state of Texas
- On occasion may need to travel outside the state of TX
- Must have familiarity with State of Texas government structures, processes and network
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- 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 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
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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Guidehouse Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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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.
