Commercial Strategy Associate Director - Energy Providers

What You Will Do Guidehouse's Job Family Strategy & Transformation Consulting Travel Required Up to 50% Clearance Required None What You Will Do Guidehouse's Commercial Strategy team within our Energy Providers practice are looking for an Associate Director to join our team. Your work will focus on supporting the leadership of electric and gas utilities as they look to solve their highest priority challenges, predominantly in and around new commercial and operating models to navigate the changing energy landscape. You will be the project lead on engagements serving clients operating in the US as they grapple with the complex energy transformation journey. This Associate Director role requires a knowledge of the utilities/energy industry with demonstrated problem-solving and relevant strategy consulting skills. Key Client Responsibilities Understand your client’s business challenges as they look to complete the energy transition Own and develop client relationships within the utilities industry and adjacent industries Support the strategy, design, and delivery of project workstreams Coordinate and facilitate meetings with clients and their stakeholders Prepare and communicate solutions through well-organized, effective reports and presentations to clients Engage in the business development process with the ability to deliver documentation and requests for proposals Key Project Lead Responsibilities Lead and manage day-to-day internal team across multiple workstreams Foster feedback culture through coaching and mentoring others on the project team to ensure quality analysis and deliverables Provide input to project directors and partners in an open and collaborative environment to help guide project delivery on a technical and strategic level Demonstrate strong facilitation skills through the leading of workshops with an ability to communicate complex information comfortably and clearly Understand and develop key strategy storylines throughout the lifecycle of project engagements Develop business models utilizing numerous inputs to complete the analysis of multiple scenarios Demonstrate a refined understanding of organizational structures and have experience overseeing the development of target operating models Complete detailed and thorough strategy roadmaps that ensure effective and efficient implementation Identify and understand how macro trends, competition, and regulatory environments influence strategy development for utilities What You Will Need Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident due to nature of client engagement Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, business, economics, environmental, science or related discipline AND Seven (7+) plus years of relevant post-graduation industry or consulting experience; Or Master's degree in an engineering, business, economics, environmental, science or related discipline AND Five (5+) plus years of relevant post-graduation industry or consulting experience Strategy background from an equivalent consulting firm with a preference in the utilities industry Deep understanding of business and project management fundamentals Proven business development experience, with a track record of selling and delivering work within the utilities or energy industry Advanced experience creating and developing business and financial models in Microsoft Excel Advanced experience in Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint, with comfort leveraging AI-tools to enhance workflow Proven problem-solving skills with ability to quickly process complex information and present it clearly and simply Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously and deliver against tight deadlines in fast-paced and demanding environments Experience in developing and delivering presentations to executive audiences Track record of leading and managing teams effectively Exemplary verbal and written communication skills Highly developed organizational and management skills An inquisitive nature and desire for continuous improvement Tireless attention to detail in all prior experience (academic and professional) Ability to travel weekly as required Ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location 1-3 days per week What Would Be Nice To Have Preference will be given to candidates residing within 50 miles of a Guidehouse Office listed in the posting Advanced degree Experience working at the convergence with energy industry - e.g., automotive or technology The annual salary range for this position is $149,000.00-$248,000.00. 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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 Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. 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