Strategy & Transformation Associate Director

Guidehouse; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Strategy & Transformation Associate Director in Atlanta to lead strategic advisory efforts across public health client engagements. You will develop materials, present to senior executives, and drive workshops that shape policy and program design.

You will also coordinate cross‑functional teams, identify growth opportunities, and help scale pilots with CDC and partners. A strong background in public health programs and client relations is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• TEN+ years of experience managing large public health programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise across client engagements; develop and review presentations, memos, and reports.
• Present during meetings and with senior client executives; facilitate workshops and strategy sessions.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities; support capture from sourcing through award/close.
• Coordinate pilot projects with public health agencies and partners; track outcomes and lessons learned.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Client relationship management

Facilitation / workshop leadership

Proposal development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

## Strategy & Transformation Associate DirectorApply: US - GA, Atlanta: Full time: Posted Yesterday: 45057**Job Family:**Strategy & Transformation**Travel Required:**Up to 10%**Clearance Required:**Ability to Obtain Public Trust**What You Will Do:**As a Strategic Advisor - Professional Associate Director you will provide subject matter expertise in support of multiple client engagements; develop and review presentations, briefings, memos, and reports. In addition, you will:* Present during meetings, summits, and working sessions with senior client executives* Facilitate workshops, strategy sessions, and tiger teams* Discuss and develop solutions with client service teams and existing/new clients* Identify policy, program, and/or business problems in client organization and support new business capture from sourcing through award/close* Perform research on key accounts and client leadership with which to engage to effectively qualify and scope new business opportunities* Actively engage within target accounts and relevant market(s) to keep current on existing and new trends, problem areas, or other issues that develop into new requirements and growth opportunities* Consistently and systematically initiate client discussions; pursue new relationships and maintain existing relationships* Understand client business issues and match them to firm’s capabilities; identified new opportunities to support client organizations* Support development of proposals, white papers, thought leadership* Serve as the primary coordinator and trusted advisor for a portfolio of pilot projects, bringing together public health agencies, CDC, National Partners, intermediaries, implementation teams, and evaluation partners to advance pilot design, implementation, and scaling.* Facilitate stakeholder engagement, guiding charter development and scoping activities, tracking outcomes and evaluation requirements, supporting cross-organizational collaboration, and ensuring lessons learned are documented for broader adoption. Key Responsibilities:* Serve as a key relationship manager and facilitator across public health projects, project teams and stakeholders.* Coordinate across multiple stakeholders and partner organizations, acting as a neutral convener to move work forward.* Support evaluation, reporting, milestone tracking, and measurement of project outcomes.* Capture lessons learned and help develop reusable playbooks, guidance, and sustainability plans to support scaling across jurisdictions.**What You Will Need:*** Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust; Candidates with an active Public Trust or suitability are preferred.* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university* TEN (10) or more years of experience managing large and complex public health programs, including experience working with or within a federal or state public health agency.* Recent experience working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)* Knowledge of federal government budget planning, execution, and procurement processes* Excellent written and verbal communications skills with a demonstrated ability to make difficult concepts easy to understand* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills* Demonstrated facilitation experience/certification.* Must be organized, self-motivated and able to multitask in a fast paced and dynamic work environment* Demonstrated ability to excel both independently and as a team member in a collaborative environment* Possess an acute awareness of organizational cultures and political savvy* Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong business relationships with senior executives* Proficiency with MS Office applications **What Would Be Nice To Have:*** Advanced degree* FIFTEEN (15) or more years of experience managing large and complex public health programs**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