Associate Director, Energy Providers — Grid Modernization & Strategy

Guidehouse; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Parental Leave

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks an Associate Director to drive growth for investor-owned utilities and energy providers in the South Market. You will lead engagements from problem definition through design and implementation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.

The role requires 7+ years in management consulting or related fields with energy focus, strong NERC CIP knowledge, and proven leadership. Travel up to 50% and hybrid work arrangements are supported.

Qualifications

• 7+ years post-graduation in management consulting or related field with energy/utilities focus.
• Strong understanding of utility business models and regulatory environments.
• Proven ability to lead problem-solving efforts and communicate with senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing teams and delivering complex projects; support account sales activities.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, analytics, and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic consulting engagements for investor-owned utilities and energy providers from definition to implementation.
• Develop client-ready insights through market research, data analysis, stakeholder interviews, and financial modeling.
• Drive decarbonization strategy, grid modernization, customer transformation, and digital operations.
• Manage project teams, ensure high-quality deliverables, on-time execution, and collaboration.
• Support business development with proposals, pitches, and account growth strategies.

Skills

Strategic consulting

Client relationship building

Regulatory environments (NERC CIP)

Power grid & utilities knowledge

Project leadership

Data analysis

Financial modeling

PowerPoint

Excel

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Mgmt Consulting/Energy)

Master’s degree (Energy/Utilities)

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Project analytics tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

Guidehouse seeks an Associate Director to drive growth for investor-owned utilities and energy providers in the South Market. You will lead engagements from problem definition through design and implementation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.

The role requires 7+ years in management consulting or related fields with energy focus, strong NERC CIP knowledge, and proven leadership. Travel up to 50% and hybrid work arrangements are supported.