Federal Civilian Agencies Associate Director
Listed on 2026-08-18
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Management
Change Management, Operations Management, Project & Program Management -
Business
Change Management, Operations Management
- Lead and support large-scale Federal consulting engagements ranging from 25 to more than 200 team members.
- Drive operational excellence and organizational transformation initiatives for Federal clients.
- Partner with Federal Civilian Agencies, including key accounts such as USDA, GSA, DOL, USAC, and DOC.
- Deliver complex engagements across areas such as managed services and outsourcing, loan servicing, financial management and accounting, and enterprise Program Management Office (PMO) operations.
Management Consulting
Travel RequiredUp to 25%
Clearance RequiredAbility to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do- Lead and support large-scale Federal consulting engagements ranging from 25 to more than 200 team members.
- Drive operational excellence and organizational transformation initiatives for Federal clients.
- Partner with Federal Civilian Agencies, including key accounts such as USDA, GSA, DOL, USAC, and DOC.
- Deliver complex engagements across areas such as managed services and outsourcing, loan servicing, financial management and accounting, and enterprise Program Management Office (PMO) operations.
- Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university.
- Seven (7+) plus years of post-graduation consulting experience in federal, state, or local transportation consulting/research.
- Proven experience leading and contributing to large-scale Federal consulting engagements involving teams of 25 to 200+ professionals.
- Strong expertise in operations management and organizational transformation initiatives.
- Ability to travel.
- This hybrid position role may require up to 3-5 days on-site at the Client's office.
- This hybrid position is open to candidates who currently reside or will reside within 50 miles of Washington DC.
- Experience supporting managed services and outsourcing engagements.
- Knowledge of loan servicing operations and related business processes.
- Background in financial management, accounting, and related consulting initiatives.
- Experience leading or supporting enterprise Program Management Office (PMO) functions.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Lean Six Sigma certification.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification.
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 Pay Down
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
- Mobility Stipend
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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