Delivery & Growth Optimization Lead - Associate Director

Job Family : Operational Effectiveness Consulting Travel Required : Up to 10% Clearance Required : Active Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) What You Will Do : Deliver exceptional client service: As part of your initial client service assignment, the candidate will collaborate with the Engagement Partner and project team members to lead Guidehouse Federal’s Tampa-based protégé company through small business-oriented developmental gates inclusive of but not limited to, the following: Develop and continually optimize pricing models and indirect cost models to support sustainable growth Execute a comprehensive human resources management approach via the Guidehouse framework, to include: recruiting, hiring & onboarding, benefits election and administration, employee retention, and employment agreements Develop a range of initiatives to move out on marketing & lead generation Coordinate and perform, when necessary, core back-office functions (Finance, Accounting, Payroll operations) Develop, optimize, and manage key client relationships Provide rigorous engagement management and oversight, including practitioner management, project plan management, financial reconciliation and reporting, and practice development. Collaborate with the relevant partners, practice leads, and practitioners to develop and execute a business development strategy designed to augment Guidehouse's footprint across the SOCOM enterprise Exercise domain expertise and professional networks to drive expeditionary business development Contribute to efforts to shape and competitively position for scheduled solicitations unique to the SOCOM enterprise What You Will Need : An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TOP SECRET with SCI (TS/SCI) Federal or DoD security clearance Bachelor degree Minimum of FIFTEEN (15)+ years’ of military experience, inclusive of a minimum of EIGHT (8) years’ service within the U. S. Special Operations Forces enterprise, or in a relevant, SOF-adjacent capacity. What Would Be Nice To Have : Master's degree from an accredited college or university TWENTY (20)+ years’ of military experience, inclusive of a minimum of EIGHT (8) years’ service within the U. S. Special Operations Forces enterprise, or in a relevant, SOF-adjacent capacity. 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 About Guidehouse 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. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com . 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