Job Family:

Strategy & Transformation Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Exciting opportunity to join the Guidehouse leadership team for the nation’s public health authority, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This candidate will be taking on a portfolio of active contracts and project teams working on key strategic and transformational initiatives across the agency. Responsibilities will include active engagement in the delivery of consulting projects and management of consulting teams, mentorship of junior staff, business development, and quality oversight of outputs and deliverables. The Associate Director will make decisions that impacts a team of 150+ professionals in the Atlanta office and will be key in influencing the strategy of the Guidehouse team and will contribute to key strategic initiatives for our client.

Job Description/Responsibilities:

• Identify client needs and develop solutions to address these needs

• Scope and staff projects to meet client requirements

• Develop work plans that reflect project scope and client expectations

• Provide oversight and development of work products from start to finish (from • brainstorming and framework development to final edits and end-product)

• Exemplify and reinforce quality standards in work products

• Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions and internal firm policies

• Develop trusted relationships with clients

• Provide direction, feedback, and coaching to team members Interview client leaders and staff, and analyze qualitative and quantitative information to develop themes, identify issues and root causes, and develop recommendations

• Facilitate strategic planning and process improvement sessions with client staff

• Conceptualize and execute data collection, analysis, and reporting

• Develop impactful visualizations

• Develop presentations and brief clients

• Understand firm capabilities and solutions Build a pipeline of new business through active relationship development/management, proposal efforts, and thought leadership efforts

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

• 10+ years of experience managing large and complex public health programs

• 10+ years of experience working with or at a public health-focused federal or state public health agency

• Recent prior experience working in a management consulting firm (preferably with a Big 4 firm) serving federal clients

• Knowledge of federal government budget planning, execution, and procurement processes

• Ability and success identifying and addressing client needs: actively participating in client discussions and meetings; communicating a broad range of firm services; preparing concise, accurate documents  

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with a demonstrated ability to make difficult concepts easy to understand

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Must be organized, self-motivated and able to multitask in a fast paced and dynamic work environment

• Demonstrated ability to excel both independently and as a team member in a lively, collaborative environment

• Possess an acute awareness of organizational cultures and political savvy

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong business relationships with senior executives

• Proficiency with MS Office applications

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master's degree

• Recent (within the last 12 months) experience working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• Experience with public health emergency response efforts and 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

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.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.