Associate Director-Energy Providers West Market

Job Family : Management Consulting Travel Required : Up to 25% Clearance Required : None We are seeking a dynamic Associate Director to drive growth and client impact to utility and energy clients in the Energy Providers West Market. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker and relationship builder who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about shaping the future of energy.

What You Will Do

• As an Associate Director , you will: Lead strategic consulting engagements for investor-owned utilities and energy providers, from problem definition through solution design and implementation.
• Develop client-ready insights through research, analysis, and modeling.
• Drive client impact in areas such as business, technology, and customer transformation, integrated system planning, decarbonization strategy, grid modernization, and AI and data analytics.
• Manage project teams , ensuring high-quality deliverables, on-time execution, and strong team collaboration.
• Support business development by contributing to proposals, client pitches, and account growth strategies and developing client relationships.
• Collaborate across Guidehouse practice areas to bring integrated solutions that combine strategy, technology, and operations.
• Mentor junior consultants , fostering a culture of learning, inclusion, and excellence.
• What You Will Need: ​ Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent resident, due to the nature of client engagements.
• Bachelor’s degree AND SEVEN (7+) plus years of post-graduation work experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a related field, with a focus on the energy or utilities sector (excluding oil & gas); Or Master’s degree AND FIVE (5+) plus years of post-graduation work experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a related field, with a focus on the energy or utilities sector (excluding oil & gas).
• Strong understanding of utility business models, regulatory environments, and transformation drivers.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: Utility data strategy and AI/ML technology modernization solutions.
• Utility program management and governance.
• Technology product development (utility or non-utility).
• Utility system planning.
• Electric/power or gas utilities technology integration or adoption.
• Utilities infrastructure resilience.
• Utility customer programs.
• Grid modernization and/or transformation.
• Utility corporate strategy or business transformation.
• Proven ability to structure and lead problem-solving efforts, synthesize insights, and communicate clearly with senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing teams and delivering complex projects to include supporting account sales activities.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, project analytics, reporting platforms, and data visualization tools.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work in a hybrid client-facing environment.
• Ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location listed.
• What Would Be Nice To Have: Preference will be given to candidates within reasonable driving distance of a listed Guidehouse Office or Client Office Location.
• Candidates with post-graduation work experience supporting or directly working with Xcel Energy is preferred.
• Demonstrates creativity in proposal development/commercial construction.
• Deep background and understanding of Utilities-related projects and operations.
• Experience in one or more of the following: Program Management Office (PMO), product development team experience, energy resource planning, electric transmission and distribution planning, gas system planning, utility customer program management.
• Technology platforms certifications.
• Scum Master and/or Jira experience. #LI-RE1 The annual salary range for this position is $135,000.00-$225,000.00.

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.
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