Director, State & Local Government Growth

Dovel Technologies, Inc; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Director to lead the continued growth of the firm’s State and Local Government practice in the South market. You will manage a portfolio of engagements, guide project strategy, and ensure high-quality delivery across courts and justice modernization initiatives.

You will build executive relationships, lead multi-disciplinary teams, and drive new business growth with a target of expanding annual engagements while maintaining strong compliance and risk management.

Qualifications

• US Permanent Resident or US Citizen
• Ten (10)+ years of total work experience
• Strong relationships with leaders across state and local government
• Knowledge of judicial branch acquisition processes and business development practices within consulting
• Proven ability to lead state and local government new business pursuits and proposals
• Excellent program and project management skills
• Ability to travel as needed to support client engagements, firm growth, and other firm initiatives
• Ability to work in a Guidehouse office and client office as needed

Responsibilities

• Actively manage a portfolio of client engagements and consulting staff, ensuring contractual targets and deliverables are met.
• Strategize with consulting teams on project approach, facilitate communications, and manage risk across engagements.
• Drive quality and standards of work product and ensure superior engagement quality.
• Build and maintain relationships with executives across state and local government, focusing on courts, justice agencies, and public sector organizations.
• Support clients in addressing operational, administrative, and modernization challenges across court environments.
• Develop and instill best practices throughout the organization.

Skills

Client relationship management

Engagement delivery

Project management

Business development

Proposal development

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (MBA/MPP/MPA)

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a Director to lead the continued growth of the firm’s State and Local Government practice in the South market. You will manage a portfolio of engagements, guide project strategy, and ensure high-quality delivery across courts and justice modernization initiatives.

You will build executive relationships, lead multi-disciplinary teams, and drive new business growth with a target of expanding annual engagements while maintaining strong compliance and risk management.