Strategy & Transformation Associate Director

Strategy & Transformation Consulting

Travel Required: Up to 10%

Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Lead complex public health consulting engagements focused on strategy, organizational transformation, program management, and operations.

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior clients, translating priorities and complex challenges into actionable strategies and recommendations.

Oversee engagement performance, including project delivery, staffing, financial management, risks, and quality.

Lead strategic planning, organizational assessments, process improvement, and change initiatives, including executive and stakeholder engagement.

Develop and mentor high-performing teams, providing leadership, coaching, and oversight across multiple workstreams.

Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities to expand our impact through solution development, proposals, and other business development activities.

Guide the development of executive-level communications, recommendations, and deliverables that support informed decision-making.

What You Will Need:

Bachelor's degree.

At least 7 years of experience.

Significant experience in public health consulting.

Experience supporting federal contracts at CDC.

Demonstrated experience leading complex client engagements, multidisciplinary teams, and multiple priorities.

Experience advising senior stakeholders and translating complex issues into practical, actionable solutions.

Strong background in strategic planning, program management, process improvement, or related disciplines.

Strong written, verbal, facilitation, and executive communication skills.

Experience supporting business development, proposals, client growth, or portfolio management.

Ability to obtain and maintain a federal public trust clearance.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Master's degree in public health.

Experience managing federal health programs, contracts, or portfolios.

Experience with organizational design, workforce planning, change management, or organizational transformation.

Experience with financial management, resource planning, pricing, or P&L management.

Experience developing new business, shaping solutions, and leading proposal efforts.

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 EmployerProtected 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.