Guidehouse

Account Director- Energy Providers

Guidehouse$179K — $298K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in business or a STEM field required.
  • 10+ years of management consulting experience in power utilities (or 8+ years with a Master's) required.
  • Deep expertise in energy utility industry, including market infrastructure and clean energy trends.
  • Proven history of leading Business Development initiatives and managing account teams.
  • Experience in full lifecycle solution implementation, covering strategy to operations.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships at all organizational levels.
  • Proficiency in software tools such as spreadsheets, databases, and presentation tools.

Responsibilities

  • Drive account growth and ensure client satisfaction within the Energy Providers Practice.
  • Develop long-term relationships with key utility accounts to secure repeat business.
  • Lead new consulting engagement pursuits and close sales effectively.
  • Build trusted advisor status with key stakeholders in utility organizations.
  • Collaborate with delivery and technology teams to cross-sell services to clients.
  • Enhance client performance through business process improvement and risk assessment.
  • Oversee project assignments, including team development, budget management, and work plan direction.

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance.
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays.
  • Discretionary variable incentive bonus eligibility.
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan.
  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life Insurance.
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability benefits.
  • Student Loan PayDown program.
  • Tuition Reimbursement and ongoing personal development opportunities.
  • Employee Referral Program incentives.
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach activities.
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program.
  • Mobility Stipend to support travel.
Full Job Description
Job Family:
Cyber Consulting, Management Consulting, Power Systems Engineering Consulting, Strategy & Transformation Consulting, Technology Consulting

Travel Required:
Up to 75%+

Clearance Required:
None

What You Will Do:

Charged with overall account growth and client satisfaction, this role of Account Director requires a self-motivated, driven professional with strong sales and business acumen, a proven track record of success in complex solution selling, a solid understanding of Utilities & Energy business operations. Successful Energy Providers Account Director candidates will have a passion for execution and delivery excellence.

Responsibilities include:
  • Drive growth and client satisfaction in Guidehouse's Energy Providers Practice through crafting, selling, and overseeing delivery of strategic advisory, technology, and risk management consulting engagements, with a primary focus on Investor-Owned Utilities
  • This position is designed to support Guidehouse's Energy Practice primarily in the following ways:
    • Developing/expanding long-term client relationships with key accounts that will lead to repeat business, meeting and exceeding annual sales targets set
    • Leading the pursuit and closure of new consulting engagements
    • Building deep trusted advisor relationships with key Utility client stakeholders
    • Collaborating with senior consulting professionals in our delivery, solutions and technology teams across Guidehouse to cross-sell a broader range of Guidehouse offerings to our Energy Provider clients
  • Improving client business performance through benchmarking, process improvement, performance metrics, operating risk assessment, and implementation of continuous improvement principles for clients, including:
    • Assessing and guiding the business process and organizational changes required to improve organizational effectiveness
    • Building results-oriented business processes, develop and implement long- and short-term strategies, and transition business models for clients
    • Providing oversight to project assignments, including development of team, outline of work plan, direction and coordination of technical contributions, and oversee budget and schedule
  • Contributing strategic industry, subject matter expertise and thought leadership on project assignments within the business unit or elsewhere within the organization
  • Providing coaching and mentoring to junior level staff
  • Managing all aspects of client relationships and oversight of engagement delivery


What You Will Need:
  • US Citizen or US Permanent Resident status required due to client engagement requirements
  • Bachelor's degree AND TEN (10+) plus years' management consulting experience within power utilities(excluding Oil & Gas or Telecommunications); Or Master's degree AND EIGHT (8+) plus years' management consulting experience withinpower utilities (excluding Oil & Gas or Telecommunications)
  • Must have executive level power utilities/commercial energy business experience with a deep background in the energy utility industry, including energy market infrastructure, asset management, regulation, and clean energy trends
  • Successful experience leading Business Development (BD) initiatives (writing proposals, identifying opportunities to expand the scope, and/or providing additional services) and managing account teams
  • Experience should include developing and implementing an account plan and leading account team activities
  • Full lifecycle solution experience, including strategy, planning, design, implementation (including technology implementation), and operations
  • Reviewing and at times preparing and delivering reports, presentations and other documents for client deliverables
  • Excellent communication skills and people skills
  • High degree of self-confidence and determination
  • Advanced organizational and management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities and assignments without diminished effectiveness
  • Ability to communicate effectively throughout all levels of an organization
  • Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and slide presentation software
  • Ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office
  • Ability to travel as needed
  • Must currently reside in the contiguous United States


What Would Be Nice To Have:
  • Preference will be given to candidates within reasonable driving distance of an Energy Provider Client Office or respective Guidehouse Office listed
  • Degrees in business or a STEM field are preferred
  • Transmission & Distribution (T&D) experience with a deep background and understanding of infrastructure resiliency trends
  • Knowledge and experience with one or more: Infrastructure Resilience, Integrating Flexible Generation and Digitalization to improve Energy System resilience, Grid OT/IT, AI & ML Technology Modernization solutions, Cybersecurity (NERC), Portfolio & Asset Management
  • Experience developing and using analytical models, and simulations
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and lead the execution of an account GTM plan in the utilities industry
  • Demonstrates creativity in proposal development/commercial construction within Utilities industry
  • Technology platforms certifications


#LI-RE1

The annual salary range for this position is $179,000.00-$298,000.00. 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 a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
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Founded
2018

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