This leadership role within Guidehouse’s Defense & Security Segment is responsible for managing client delivery, strengthening client relationships, and driving business development efforts across the Department of the Army.
The position will focus on delivery and growth opportunities within the Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Maneuver Air, Ground, and Fires; Army Materiel Command; and other key Army stakeholders.
The Associate Director will oversee a portfolio of client engagements and consulting staff, ensuring all contractual targets and deliverables are met while upholding exceptional quality standards.
This role will manage engagement economics to ensure delivery aligns with approved financial parameters.
The Associate Director will also drive growth within new and existing engagements by identifying expansion opportunities, shaping client demand, and aligning Guidehouse capabilities with client priorities.
In addition, the Associate Director will play a key role in developing and supporting team members through career development, advocacy, recruitment, and retention efforts, contributing to a positive, collaborative, and performance-oriented culture.

An ACTIVE and CURRENT SECRET federal security clearance
Bachelor's degree
TWELVE (12) or more years' experience leading diverse teams in a federal consulting environment, with at least FIVE (5) years within the Army.
Expert in driving business development activities and leading all aspects of winning federal proposals, with proven ability to generate new wins and revenue
Expert program/project management skills with demonstrated experience leading large multi-disciplinary teams across a range of projects
Well-rounded leadership skills to provide strategic, analytical, and operational direction to teams
Strong communication and program management skills, and the ability to operate proactively and independently within dynamic and unstructured environments

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

Associate Director

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