Advisory Director

CohnReznick; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary performance bonus

Generous paid time off

Expanded inclusive parental benefits

Job summary

CohnReznick in Bethesda, MD seeks an Advisory Director to lead government & public sector engagements, shaping strategy, governance, and capital program oversight. This hybrid role emphasizes collaboration, client leadership, and delivering measurable infrastructure outcomes.

You will build executive relationships, guide multi-billion dollar programs, and drive growth through new opportunities while mentoring teams and navigating complex funding mechanisms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience overseeing large-scale public infrastructure programs.
• Senior leadership experience in a federal/state/public-sector infrastructure organization.
• Experience managing multi-billion-dollar programs and capital portfolios.
• Strong understanding of funding mechanisms including grants and public-private partnerships.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to state/local infrastructure owners on planning, funding, delivery, oversight, and administration of capital programs.
• Develop and maintain executive-level client relationships, identifying challenges and delivering solutions.
• Lead business development, pursuit strategy, and capture planning.
• Support growth by defining service offerings and go-to-market strategies.
• Guide clients through project governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Mentor and develop team members to foster collaboration and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Strategic thinking

Communication

Project governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation's top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients' unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Advisory Director to join the team in our Bethesda office.

CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered hybrid which means team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration. While the cadence of in-office presence is determined at the team level, our professionals are encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week.

YOUR TEAM. CohnReznick's Government & Public Sector Advisory practice is looking for leaders who thrive in complex, high-visibility environments, helping public agencies plan, deliver, and oversee critical infrastructure investments. We work alongside clients to solve challenging problems, navigate competing stakeholder interests, and turn ambitious infrastructure goals into measurable results for the communities they serve.

Our professionals help government agencies and public entities navigate the challenges of delivering large-scale, state and federally funded capital programs. Through services including program oversight, construction integrity monitoring, grants management, risk management, and project finance, we help transform public funding into lasting infrastructure and community impact.

WHY COHNREZNICK?

At CohnReznick, we're united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it's working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your \"why\" at the firm.

We believe it's important to balance work with everyday life - and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

• generous PTO
• a flexible work environment
• expanded parental leave
• extensive learning & development
• even paid time off for employees to volunteer

YOUR ROLE

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to state, local, and quasi-governmental infrastructure owners on the planning, funding, delivery, oversight, and administration of major capital programs and infrastructure portfolios.
• Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with current and prospective clients, identifying challenges and delivering solutions related to federally and state-funded infrastructure initiatives.
• Lead business development efforts, including opportunity identification, market engagement, client relationship development, pursuit strategy, and capture planning.
• Support our firm's growth by helping define service offerings, target markets, strategic partnerships, and go-to-market strategies.
• Represent the firm through thought leadership initiatives, conference presentations, executive roundtables, industry associations, and client briefings.
• Lead proposal development, interview preparation, and other pursuit activities for major public sector opportunities.
• Advise clients throughout the full project lifecycle, helping them navigate program governance, funding requirements, risk management, compliance obligations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with our engagement teams to scope, design, and deliver advisory services that address client priorities and achieve measurable outcomes.
• Oversee and manage complex advisory engagements, ensuring high-quality deliverables, client satisfaction, and successful project execution.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and professional growth.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging funding opportunities, regulatory developments, and infrastructure policy changes that may impact clients and growth opportunities.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience overseeing, administering, or delivering large-scale public infrastructure programs, capital improvement programs, or transportation, water, aviation, port, transit, energy, or similar infrastructure portfolios.
• Direct experience serving in a senior leadership role within a federal, state, regional, municipal, or other public-sector infrastructure organization.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-billion-dollar capital programs, infrastructure portfolios, and federally funded investment initiatives.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure funding and financing mechanisms, including federal grants, state funding programs, public-private partnerships, and other capital investment strategies.
• Deep knowledge of infrastructure delivery models, program governance, project controls, risk management, and capital program oversight.
• Experience administering federally funded infrastructure programs and navigating associated compliance, reporting, and stakeholder requirements.
• Demonstrated success developing client relationships, generating new business opportunities, and supporting revenue growth.
• Experience leading strategic growth initiatives, market expansion efforts, or practice-building activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, elected officials, governing boards, funding agencies, and other senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Highly Preferred

• Former executive or comparable leadership role within a public-sector infrastructure organization.
• Experience overseeing the administration of federally funded infrastructure programs under DOT, FTA, FAA, FHWA, FRA, MARAD, EPA, DOE, or similar funding programs.
• Existing relationships with infrastructure owners, operators, funding agencies, and decision-makers across the public sector.

In addition, please take a moment to review our Universal Job Standards.

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

In Maryland, the salary range for a Advisory Directoris $190,000 to $270,000.

Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.

• discretionary performance bonus
• generous paid time off
• expanded and inclusive parental benefits
• to name a few

To learn more about life at CohnReznick, visit Life at Life at CohnReznick\"CohnReznick\" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services.

CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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