Strategy and Transformation Associate Director - Public Health

Atlanta, GA, United States

Strategy and Transformation Associate Director - Public Health page is loaded Strategy and Transformation Associate Director - Public Health Apply locations US - GA, Atlanta time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id 18255 Job Family :

Strategy & Transformation Consulting

Travel Required :

Up to 10%

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain NACI What You Will Do :

As an Associate Director within the Guidehouse Public Health practice, you will have leadership responsibility for development of project results and client management on large (or multiple smaller) engagements. You will own the delivery of projects and significant project workstreams and interact regularly with the clients to ensure engagement success. This includes supporting/leading day-to-day internal team meetings and coordinating/facilitating meetings with clients and their stakeholders. You will be expected to prepare and communicate well-organized, effective reports and presentations to clients. You will lead proposal efforts for clients and be expected to contribute to the growth of our existing portfolio. You will lead, coach, and mentor others on the team to ensure quality analysis and deliverables. We are looking for someone with a passion for creative problem solving, client service, and project management.

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 presentations and data visualizations to brief clients

Understand and apply firm capabilities and solutions

Build a pipeline of new business through active relationship development/management, market analyses, thought leadership efforts, and capture leadership for proposal responses

What You Will Need :

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

7+ years of relevant industry or consulting experience, excluding internships, co-ops, fellowships and academic research

3+ years of experience supporting public health-focused federal agencies

Experience working with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or related Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) operating division in the past 12 months

Demonstrated experience leading strategy, process improvement, and change management projects

Demonstrated experience leading teams (at least 10 full time resources at a given time)

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong business relationships with senior executive clients

Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong organizational and management skills

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

Demonstrated ability to both collaborate as a part of team and work independently

Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines.

This position is open to Atlanta based candidates or those who are willing to relocate there

What Would Be Nice To Have :

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Relevant professional certification(s) (e.g., Project Management Professional - PMP, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Certified Change Management Professional - CCMP)

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Existing strong relationships with CDC and other HHS leaders

Track record of managing a team's performance to achieve organizational goals and exceed client expectations.

Experience working and collaborating with other leaders to pursue add-on and cross business opportunities with current and prospective clients.

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.

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Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success.

The company has more than 13,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies.

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