Delivery & Growth Optimization Lead - Associate Director

Job Family Operational Effectiveness Consulting Travel Required Up to 10% Clearance Required Active Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) What You Will Do Deliver exceptional client service: As part of your initial client service assignment, the candidate will collaborate with the Engagement Partner and project team members to lead Guidehouse Federal’s Tampa-based protégé company through small business-oriented developmental gates inclusive of but not limited to, the following:Develop and continually optimize pricing models and indirect cost models to support sustainable growthExecute a comprehensive human resources management approach via the Guidehouse framework, to include: recruiting, hiring & onboarding, benefits election and administration, employee retention, and employment agreementsDevelop a range of initiatives to move out on marketing & lead generationCoordinate and perform, when necessary, core back-office functions (Finance, Accounting, Payroll operations)Develop, optimize, and manage key client relationshipsProvide rigorous engagement management and oversight, including practitioner management, project plan management, financial reconciliation and reporting, and practice development.Collaborate with the relevant partners, practice leads, and practitioners to develop and execute a business development strategy designed to augment Guidehouse's footprint across the SOCOM enterpriseExercise domain expertise and professional networks to drive expeditionary business developmentContribute to efforts to shape and competitively position for scheduled solicitations unique to the SOCOM enterprise What You Will Need An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TOP SECRET with SCI (TS/SCI) Federal or DoD security clearanceBachelor degreeMinimum of FIFTEEN (15)+ years’ of military experience, inclusive of a minimum of EIGHT (8) years’ service within the U. S. Special Operations Forces enterprise, or in a relevant, SOF-adjacent capacity. What Would Be Nice To Have Master's degree from an accredited college or universityTWENTY (20)+ years’ of military experience, inclusive of a minimum of EIGHT (8) years’ service within the U. S. Special Operations Forces enterprise, or in a relevant, SOF-adjacent capacity. 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 InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility 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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