Partner, State and Local Government – HHS

Guidehouse

Active leader in State and Local Government, leading business development and overseeing technology transformation engagements. Experience in consulting delivery with a focus on client satisfaction and relationship management.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $310,000 - $520,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You will be an active leader in the State and Local Government inclusive of but not limited to leading business development within a market or an account; leading or overseeing delivery teams on high impact advisory and or technology transformation client engagements within a market or account
Business development activities include originating, expanding and extending current engagements, relationship-based selling to new clients, managing vendor-partner relations, leading RFP responses, and representing the firm at business development related conferences
Consulting delivery activities include client relationship management, advisory and technology delivery execution (or oversight of these engagements), project financials management, risk/quality management, and client satisfaction management
Ideal candidates will lead with empathy and have an extensive set of relationships, capabilities, and approaches to bring firm offerings to client needs in an authentic, mission-driven, and client-service focused manner
Ideal candidates will have a record of strong employee and team satisfaction metrics, focusing on an employee experience-focused management approach

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong professional network and extensive experience in large state and local government in market
Demonstrated ability in selling, contracting, and launching large and complex advisory or technology consulting projects in areas.
Deep knowledge of state and local government contracting in market; demonstrated experience in selling, managing, and expanding multi-million-dollar contracts with major buyers such as States, Counties, and Cities.
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage project execution, financials, client satisfaction, and risk/quality
Critical thinking to solve problems and develop innovative solutions to client’s management, technology, and operational challenges
15+ years minimum of experience with 5 years in State & Local Government and preferably the majority of that experience in management consulting
Clear demonstration you build and leverage your ability to influence key stakeholders to take action complex transformation, preferably demonstrated by exceeding sales targets.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to travel as needed for the role

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

business developmentclient relationship managementproject financials managementrisk managementquality managementcontractingadvisory consultingtechnology consultingproject executionanalytical skills

Soft Skills

leadershipempathycommunication skillscritical thinkingproblem-solvinginfluencing stakeholdersemployee experience managementclient-service focusrelationship buildingteam satisfaction management

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree