Associate Director, Commercial Strategy – Energy Providers

Guidehouse

Commercial strategy leader helping Guidehouse’s electric and gas utility clients navigate energy transformation. Leading consulting engagements, operating-model design, business modeling, and client development.

Posted 8/24/2026full-timeBoston • California, Massachusetts, New York, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $149,000 - $248,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategy development and project management within the utilities and energy sectors, with a strong focus on business model creation and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to lead teams, deliver high-quality presentations, and develop strategic solutions for complex client challenges.

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Strategy DevelopmentBusiness Model CreationProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Business AnalysisFinancial ModelingProject Management FundamentalsData AnalysisRegulatory AnalysisScenario AnalysisStrategy Roadmap DevelopmentPresentation DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementEnergy Transition Understanding

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointAI-Tools

Industry Keywords

Utilities IndustryEnergy IndustryConsulting ExperienceClient EngagementStakeholder Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support leadership of electric and gas utilities in addressing priority challenges involving commercial and operating models
Serve as project lead on engagements for US utility and energy clients navigating energy transformation
Understand client business challenges related to the energy transition
Own and develop client relationships within the utilities and adjacent industries
Support strategy, design, and delivery of project workstreams
Coordinate and facilitate client and stakeholder meetings
Prepare and communicate solutions through reports and presentations
Engage in business development and deliver documentation and requests for proposals
Lead and manage day-to-day internal teams across multiple workstreams
Coach and mentor project team members to ensure quality analysis and deliverables
Provide technical and strategic input to project directors and partners
Lead workshops and communicate complex information clearly
Develop strategy storylines throughout project engagements
Develop business models and analyze multiple scenarios
Oversee development of target operating models
Complete strategy roadmaps for implementation
Analyze macro trends, competition, and regulatory environments affecting utility strategy

Requirements

What you’ll 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 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 process complex information and present it clearly and simply
Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously and deliver against tight deadlines
Experience 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
Inquisitive nature and desire for continuous improvement
Tireless attention to detail
Ability to travel weekly as required
Ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location 1-3 days per week

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
Flexible benefits package
Competitive compensation