Associate Director - Army Account

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Discretionary incentive bonus

Job summary

Guidehouse’s Defense & Security Segment seeks an Associate Director to lead client delivery, strengthen relationships, and drive business development across Army domains. The role oversees engagements, staffing, and ensures adherence to financial and quality targets.

The candidate will propel growth, shape client demand, and mentor teams while operating in a fast-paced federal consulting environment requiring an Active Secret clearance and extensive Army experience.

Qualifications

• Active and current Secret clearance required.
• 10+ years of federal consulting leadership experience, with 5+ years with the Army.
• Proven ability to drive business development and win federal proposals.
• Expert program/project management leading large multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong leadership and strategic/operational direction capabilities.
• Excellent communication and ability to operate in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage client delivery and oversee engagements within the Army portfolio.
• Strengthen client relationships and drive growth through new opportunities.
• Oversee staff, ensure contractual targets and deliverables meet quality standards.
• Manage engagement economics to align with approved financial parameters.
• Support team development, recruitment, and retention within a collaborative culture.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Program management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Family: Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Active Secret

What You Will Do:

This leadership role within Guidehouse’s Defense & Security Segment is responsible for managing client delivery, strengthening client relationships, and driving business development efforts across the Department of the Army. The position will focus on delivery and growth opportunities within the Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Maneuver Air, Ground, and Fires; Army Materiel Command; and other key Army stakeholders. The Associate Director will oversee a portfolio of client engagements and consulting staff, ensuring all contractual targets and deliverables are met while upholding exceptional quality standards. This role will manage engagement economics to ensure delivery aligns with approved financial parameters. The Associate Director will also drive growth within new and existing engagements by identifying expansion opportunities, shaping client demand, and aligning Guidehouse capabilities with client priorities. In addition, the Associate Director will play a key role in developing and supporting team members through career development, advocacy, recruitment, and retention efforts, contributing to a positive, collaborative, and performance-oriented culture.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and CURRENT SECRET federal security clearance
• Bachelor's degree TEN (10)+ or more years' experience leading diverse teams in a federal consulting environment, with at least FIVE (5) years within the Army.
• Expert in driving business development activities and leading all aspects of winning federal proposals, with proven ability to generate new wins and revenue
• Expert program/project management skills with demonstrated experience leading large multi-disciplinary teams across a range of projects
• Well-rounded leadership skills to provide strategic, analytical, and operational direction to teams
• Strong communication and program management skills, and the ability to operate proactively and independently within dynamic and unstructured environments

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master's degree or higher
• Experience with one or more of the following areas: business process redesign, human capital/organizational transformation, supply chain, AI and data analytics, IT strategy and implementation, financial improvement and audit readiness

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

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities 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.

All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com