Job Family:

Pricing

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

As an Associate Director of Pricing & Project Optimization you will coordinate and govern the implementation and use of pricing strategies and data management tools that guide Firm-wide operational effectiveness, market competitiveness and risk compliance. As a senior member of the Growth Team, you will ensure pricing data are accurately identified, captured, analyzed, and presented to support strategic decision-making, drive growth, and enhance sales effectiveness.

Tasks include:

• Directly align to the Corporate Pricing Department and serve as a strategic partner to Finance, Sales and Practice Leadership to understand business operations needs and sales reporting & analysis requirements

• Support management of the pricing teams to promote the effective and standardized use of pricing tools and cost volumes application and development

• Ensure consistency of pricing tools & methodologies integration and manage the framework for evaluating contingency-based engagements

• Collaborate with Finance and the Growth Office to align estimated revenue and gross relative to targeted sales and growth budget forecasts

• Support the Practice in their adoption of tracking and evaluating methodologies to manage actual margins as compared to initial bid

• Conduct training and communicating with Practice and Growth leadership strategies to optimize project margin by institutionalizing program levers that have the most impact to the business

• Ensure effective use of CRM and other sales tools to inform decision-making, drive revenue, and enforce data governance standards for sales reporting

• Lead initiatives to standardize sales KPIs and reporting formats across practices, lines of services, capabilities, and geographies

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 10 Years of Experience

• Requires expertise in theories, concepts, and principles to drive results for the organization, and applies extensive business and industry expertise

• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, MS Dynamics)

• Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Experience working in a large, matrixed organization is a plus

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Data Analytics is preferred, and an MBA is also desirable

• Direct and proven experience in a similarly structured role preferably within a professional services or consulting firm

• Expertise in using CRM software, business intelligence tools, and data visualization platforms

• Excellent ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively to different audiences

• Understanding of financial principles and the broader business context to align sales reporting with organizational goals

• Experience and knowledge of AI tools including Microsoft Copilot

• Preference will be given to candidates who are located within 50 miles of a Guidehouse office

The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$216,000.00. 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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