Energy Providers: Commercial Strategy Associate Director

Guidehouse; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an Associate Director to lead Commercial Strategy engagements for electric and gas utilities in the United States. The role focuses on new commercial and operating models amid the energy transition, with project leadership across client engagements and strategy deliverables.

You will manage multi-workstream teams, coach staff, and drive business development while maintaining strong client relationships and delivering high-quality strategic roadmaps.

Qualifications

• US citizen or permanent resident required due to client engagement.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 7+ years of experience OR Master’s degree and 5+ years of experience.
• Strategy consulting background with utilities/energy industry
• Strong business and project management fundamentals
• Proven business development experience within utilities or energy sectors
• Advanced Excel modeling skills; proficient in Word and PowerPoint; able to use AI tools to enhance workflow
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; able to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Understand client challenges and energy transition context.
• Develop and manage client relationships in utilities and adjacent industries.
• Support strategy design and delivery across workstreams.
• Coordinate meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Prepare and communicate clear, structured reports and presentations.
• Contribute to business development and RFP responses.
• Lead day-to-day internal teams across multiple workstreams.
• Mentor team members and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Guide project delivery with senior direction and collaboration.
• Lead workshops and translate complex data into actionable strategy.

Skills

US Citizenship status

Strategic thinking

Client relationship building

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in engineering/business/economics/environmental/science

7+ years post-grad industry/consulting

Master's in engineering/business/economics/environmental/science

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

AI tools proficiency

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking an Associate Director to lead Commercial Strategy engagements for electric and gas utilities in the United States. The role focuses on new commercial and operating models amid the energy transition, with project leadership across client engagements and strategy deliverables.

You will manage multi-workstream teams, coach staff, and drive business development while maintaining strong client relationships and delivering high-quality strategic roadmaps.