Associate Director - Army Account

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What You Will Do:
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.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and CURRENT SECRET federal security clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• TEN (10)+ 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

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master's degree or higher
• Experience with one or more of the following areas: business process redesign, human capital/organizational transformation, supply chain, AI and data analytics, IT strategy and implementation, financial improvement and audit readiness

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