Director - State and Local Government - Baton Rouge, LA

Guidehouse•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic leader to join our team in a pivotal role that supports superior client delivery and market growth. This position will play a key role in strategy design and execution across programs in support of state and local government clients across the State of Louisiana. As part of the State and Local Government Practice, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with across the Guidehouse organization, leveraging insights, solutions, and capabilities across solution groups, valuing their insights and expertise to drive delivery excellence and growth. If you are passionate about driving transformation and have a collaborative spirit, we invite you to apply and be part of our innovative journey.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university
Minimum of 10 + (TEN) years minimum of relevant work experience
Management consulting skills such as project management, financial modeling, operational modeling, process improvement and stakeholder management
Familiarity with State and Local Government structures, processes and network
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
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 to clients' locations, GH Office locations and as needed to support business development activities within and outside of the Baton Rouge, Louisiana market
No sponsorship available for this position

Nice To Haves

Evidence of history of client engagement with the State of Louisiana
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

Responsibilities

Connect and collaborate across Guidehouse, bringing connectivity and collaboration across the Guidehouse solution groups (technology, state health, community building, capital investments, etc.), solving challenges and helping to formulate strategies that drive growth and realize market opportunities.
Drive growth of strategic accounts: Oversee state client strategic account, including state agencies and local governments. Identify, strategically important relationships and opportunities to drive growth in accordance with annual targets.
Lead and drive execution: Shape the vision and strategy for delivery of client programs and engagements. Understand and monitor trends, requirements, capabilities, and limitations of clients to support design of client engagements that support business and technical transformation, aligns with client goals, and maintains profitability for Guidehouse. This includes overall management of quality for client programs.
Orchestrate Growth: Lead account strategy for the State of Louisiana state and local government account, building relationships, identifying opportunities, bringing internal Guidehouse and external teaming partners to develop and capture growth. Managing quality control for project deliverables and work product consistent with Guidehouse quality requirements
Support Personnel Growth: Provide people management and mentoring of Guidehouse personnel, including regular feedback and coaching, monitoring of utilization and staffing, and performance monitoring and reporting.
Driving business development activities: Set the strategy and manage execution of business development activities, including RFP responses, proposal development, and peak account planning.

Benefits

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