Director - Technology Consulting - State & Local Government

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Travel Required:

Clearance Required:

What You Will Do: 

• The Technology Consulting Director in Guidehouse’s State and Local Government Practice leads business development for technology pursuits, and leads delivery teams on high impact technology transformation State & Local Government client engagements
• Driving business development activities including RFP responses and proposal development
• Establishing approaches to gather information from clients regarding client structure, process, technology and culture
•  Facilitating meetings with client stakeholders to gather information
•  Identifying and implementing overall program improvements for clients
•  Effectively leveraging project resources to accomplish tasks while providing regular feedback and coaching
• Ability to lead account planning and target new business opportunities that support relevant practice development goals and objectives 

What You Will Need: 

• Experience selling, securing, and launching technology consulting projects
• Technology project management experience including overseeing junior and mid-level staff, defining project direction, and ensuring successful project delivery
• Critical thinking to solve problems and develop innovative solutions to client’s management, technology, and operational challenges
• 10+ years minimum of experience in technology consulting with at least 5 years in State & Local Government.
•  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills
•  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

What Would Be Nice To Have: 

• Master's Degree - MBA, Advanced engineering degree (or equivalent)
• Experience in implementing technology and software such as low code/no code platforms, data management, and enterprise resource planning (public sector preferred)
• Strong professional network and/or experience in state and local government in Maryland.
• Experience facilitating meetings and public speaking with large groups
• Preference will be given to candidates who reside within a reasonable number of miles to the MD Client office and/or the Guidehouse office.
• Preference will be given to those candidates who reside in the Annapolis or Baltimore MD area.

* If you proceed to interview you will complete a case study that will be presented verbally by the interviewer. You will be asked to respond to a series of scenarios.

**This is a Pipeline Requisition for Upcoming Award.

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 an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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