Navy Account Associate Director

Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

The Associate Director will join Guidehouse to support a mission sustainment organization within the Navy.  In this role, the candidate will provide leadership in support of project management operations, collaborating across Navy directorates to demonstrate vision, gain buy-in, and drive change with stakeholders. The candidate will be comfortable collaborating at the SES/Flag Officer level and understand sensitive intricacies of sustainment mission.  The candidate will have familiarity with the Department of Defense/Navy Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process for sustainment programs.

Day to day responsibilities may include: 

• Provide program management support throughout the life of the project by developing and implementing an integrated master plan, detailed schedules, and risk mitigation plan, and providing updates on a consistent basis to stakeholders.

• Support and facilitate meetings and / or briefings, prepare presentations, gather feedback, and present insights.

• Provide recommendations regarding industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the life of the task order.

• Develop and implement metrics to measure performance and progress towards strategic goals and communicate that progress.

• Develop visual representations of data / relationships to convey key information succinctly and unambiguously to diverse audiences.

• Support the development and/or improvement of analytics and automation tools to operationalize and implement operations solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Leverage the Jupiter Advana platform as the primary data lake to build on ongoing efforts across the Navy specifically at the type commands (TYCOMs).

• Provide recommendations for data integration, system interfaces, system automation (e.g., robotic process automation (RPA), visual basic for applications (VBA), Tableau, and more) to improve processes and organization efficiency using various technologies.

• Document standard operating procedures (SOPs) / instructions / guides for new or enhanced tools. Provide end user training for the new or enhanced tools.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance

• A Bachelor's degree 

• Minimum SEVEN (7)+ years of experience with project management and/or executive level support with a federal customers/agencies

• Bachelor's degree; FOUR (4) years of additional and relevant experience may be used in lieu of Bachelor's degree

• Senior leadership engagement ability to drive change and buy-in across disparate stakeholder groups

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Navy experience (preferably with Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)) 

• Familiarity with DoD/Navy PPBE process

• Experience with Navy sustainment programs

• Prior consulting experience 

• Ability to learn and manage a variety of technology platforms 

• Experience with data collection and/or data information sharing 

• Strong oral and written communication skills

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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