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What You Will Do:

The Management Consulting Director in Guidehouse’s State and Local Government Practice will serve as a senior leader responsible for driving client impact, expanding market presence, and developing long-term relationships across state and local government ecosystems.

This role requires a unique blend of delivery excellence, relationship management, and business development, with a strong emphasis on navigating complex government environments and identifying opportunities to support client missions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead high-impact client engagements across state and local government agencies, ensuring delivery excellence and measurable outcomes

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior government stakeholders, leveraging deep understanding of agency operations, policy, budgeting, and procurement processes

• Build and maintain strong relationships across agencies, legislative bodies, and affiliated organizations to identify and shape new opportunities

• Drive business development activities, including pipeline development, capture strategy, proposal development, and client presentations

• Lead account planning efforts and proactively identify and pursue new work aligned to Guidehouse’s strategic priorities

• Translate client needs into actionable solutions, integrating strategy, operations, and technology capabilities

• Facilitate workshops, executive briefings, and stakeholder meetings to align priorities and advance initiatives

• Identify and implement program and operational improvements for clients, particularly in complex, multi-stakeholder environments

• Lead and mentor project teams, providing coaching, feedback, and professional development to junior and mid-level staff

• Effectively manage project resources, budgets, and timelines to deliver high-quality results

What You Will Need:

• 10+ years of experience in public sector environments, with at least 5+ years supporting State & Local Government clients or working within government

• Demonstrated experience in Pennsylvania and/or Maryland state and local government, including familiarity with agency operations, budgeting, and procurement processes

• Strong professional network across state agencies, local governments, and/or legislative bodies in Harrisburg, PA and/or Annapolis/Baltimore, MD

• Proven ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and navigate complex government environments

• Experience leading programs or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, agencies, or external partners

• Demonstrated success in business development, including identifying opportunities, shaping deals, and supporting proposal efforts

• Ability to operate in a client-facing, commercially oriented role, balancing delivery and growth responsibilities

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

• Experience managing projects and leading teams, including junior and mid-level staff

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including executive-level presentations

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Ability to travel to client and Guidehouse locations as needed to support delivery and business development activities

Location Requirements:

Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Harrisburg, PA or Annapolis/Baltimore, MD, with flexibility to travel throughout the region

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master’s Degree (e.g., MPP, MPA, MBA, or equivalent)

• Experience working in or with: Departments of Human Services / Health, Administrative or procurement agencies, Governor’s offices or legislative bodies

• Prior experience in a management consulting environment or in a client-facing advisory role

• Background that includes both government and private sector experience

• Experience managing large-scale transformation programs, including operations, policy implementation, or vendor-supported initiatives

• Familiarity with state budgeting, appropriations processes, and procurement lifecycles

• Experience facilitating large group discussions, executive workshops, or public-facing engagements

• Demonstrated ability to mentor teams and contribute to practice development initiatives

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