Associate Director-Federal Civilian Agencies

Travel Required: Up to 25%. Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain Public Trust clearance.

What You Will Do

• Lead the delivery of large-scale Federal consulting engagements, serving as the primary point of accountability for client satisfaction, contract performance, financial management, and delivery excellence.
• Lead operational improvement, business process modernization, and organizational transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, service delivery, and mission outcomes.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with senior Federal stakeholders across agencies such as USDA, GSA, DOL, USAC, and DOC, helping clients address complex mission and operational challenges.
• Manage program governance activities including executive reporting, risk management, resource planning, staffing, quality assurance, and performance metrics.
• Support business development activities including capture, proposal development, task order responses, and organic growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Seven to ten years of experience leading large-scale Federal programs, consulting engagements, or managed services operations supporting civilian government agencies.
• Demonstrated experience leading operational transformation, PMO, shared services, managed services, business process improvement, or organizational change initiatives.
• Experience managing program finances, staffing, subcontractors, and contractual performance requirements.
• Experience briefing executive stakeholders and facilitating governance boards, steering committees, and leadership meetings.
• Ability to secure a public trust level security clearance.
• Based in Arlington, VA with requirement of at least 2-3 days in the office per week.
• PMP certification required.
• Up to 20% travel may be required.

Nice to Have

• Experience managing enterprise data modernization, analytics, business intelligence, or cloud data platform implementations.
• Experience delivering data governance, reporting, data integration, or AI-enabled analytics initiatives.
• Familiarity with modern data technologies such as Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, AWS Analytics Services, or related platforms.
• Experience supporting Human Capital, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Workforce Management, or Shared Services modernization initiatives.
• Experience managing hybrid delivery teams consisting of federal staff, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Master’s degree (MBA, MPA, or related field).
• Active Public Trust or higher Federal security clearance.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies and organizational change management.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• CSM certification.

Benefits

• 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 Insurance
• 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 a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting.