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Commercial Strategy Associate Director - Energy Providers

rapid city, SD

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Job description

Job Family

Strategy & Transformation Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 50%

Clearance Required

None

What You Will Do

Guidehouse's Commercial Strategy team within our Energy Providers practice are looking for an Associate Director to join our team. Your work will focus on supporting the leadership of electric and gas utilities as they look to solve their highest priority challenges, predominantly in and around new commercial and operating models to navigate the changing energy landscape. You will be the project lead on engagements serving clients operating in the US as they grapple with the complex energy transformation journey. This Associate Director role requires a knowledge of the utilities/energy industry with demonstrated problem-solving and relevant strategy consulting skills.

Key Client Responsibilities

Understand your client’s business challenges as they look to complete the energy transition

Own and develop client relationships within the utilities industry and adjacent industries

Support the strategy, design, and delivery of project workstreams

Coordinate and facilitate meetings with clients and their stakeholders

Prepare and communicate solutions through well-organized, effective reports and presentations to clients

Engage in the business development process with the ability to deliver documentation and requests for proposals

Key Project Lead Responsibilities

Lead and manage day-to-day internal team across multiple workstreams

Foster feedback culture through coaching and mentoring others on the project team to ensure quality analysis and deliverables

Provide input to project directors and partners in an open and collaborative environment to help guide project delivery on a technical and strategic level

Demonstrate strong facilitation skills through the leading of workshops with an ability to communicate complex information comfortably and clearly

Understand and develop key strategy storylines throughout the lifecycle of project engagements

Develop business models utilizing numerous inputs to complete the analysis of multiple scenarios

Demonstrate a refined understanding of organizational structures and have experience overseeing the development of target operating models

Complete detailed and thorough strategy roadmaps that ensure effective and efficient implementation

Identify and understand how macro trends, competition, and regulatory environments influence strategy development for utilities

What You Will Need

Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident due to nature of client engagement

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, business, economics, environmental, science or related discipline AND Seven (7+) plus years of relevant post-graduation industry or consulting experience; Or Master's degree in an engineering, business, economics, environmental, science or related discipline AND Five (5+) plus years of relevant post-graduation industry or consulting experience

Strategy background from an equivalent consulting firm with a preference in the utilities industry

Deep understanding of business and project management fundamentals

Proven business development experience, with a track record of selling and delivering work within the utilities or energy industry

Advanced experience creating and developing business and financial models in Microsoft Excel

Advanced experience in Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint, with comfort leveraging AI-tools to enhance workflow

Proven problem-solving skills with ability to quickly process complex information and present it clearly and simply

Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously and deliver against tight deadlines in fast-paced and demanding environments

Experience in developing and delivering presentations to executive audiences

Track record of leading and managing teams effectively

Exemplary verbal and written communication skills

Highly developed organizational and management skills

An inquisitive nature and desire for continuous improvement

Tireless attention to detail in all prior experience (academic and professional)

Ability to travel weekly as required

Ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location 1-3 days per week

What Would Be Nice To Have

Preference will be given to candidates residing within 50 miles of a Guidehouse Office listed in the posting

Advanced degree

Experience working at the convergence with energy industry - e.g., automotive or technology

The annual salary range for this position is $149,000.00-$248,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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.

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Worksite address

rapid city, SD, 57700, US

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