Job Family : Operational Effectiveness Consulting Travel Required : Up to 75%+ Clearance Required : None

As a director, you are a leader and strategic driver within our Healthcare Strategy practice. You are a high-impact, collaborative changemaker with a proven track record in healthcare payer/provider consulting. You bring advanced expertise in strategy, project leadership, and people development, and are adept at managing multiple complex projects simultaneously. Your role is pivotal in shaping client outcomes, developing future leaders, and advancing our firm’s strategic vision.

A core expectation of this role is to serve as a master practitioner and teacher, using an apprenticeship model to develop the next generation of consulting leaders. You will actively coach Managers and junior consultants in the foundational and advanced skills of strategy consulting, ensuring they learn not just by observation, but through deliberate practice, feedback, and structured skill-building.

What You Will Do :

Strategic Leadership and Project Oversight Lead multiple, concurrent client engagements, ensuring delivery of high-quality, innovative solutions that align with client and organizational goals.

Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for healthcare payer/provider clients, including business model transformation, operating model design, enterprise transformation, M&A, and service line innovation.

Oversee project teams, set clear objectives, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.

Apply and teach advanced strategic frameworks (e.g., wind tunneling, SWOT, Porter’s Five Forces, PEST, 3Cs) and data-driven methodologies to solve complex business challenges and drive measurable value.

Client Relationship Management Serve as an advisor to senior client stakeholders, building and maintaining long-term relationships.

Anticipate client needs, proactively identify opportunities, and deliver actionable recommendations that support client objectives.

Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to enhance brand visibility and thought leadership.

Team Leadership, Apprenticeship, and Talent Development Lead, mentor, and develop Managers and junior consultants, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

Use an apprenticeship model to teach and model classic strategy consulting skills, including:

Issue-based problem solving and hypothesis-driven analysis

Choice structuring and decision-tree logic

Structured communication (e.g., pyramid principle, storylining, executive summaries)

Analytical and quantitative modeling

Strategic thinking and business acumen

Framework application and synthesis of insights

Stakeholder management and influencing skills

Project management and prioritization

Provide regular feedback, conduct performance evaluations, and support career development for team members

Business and Practice Development Drive business development initiatives, including proposal development, client presentations, and identification of new business opportunities

Contribute to the growth of the healthcare strategy practice through thought leadership, offering development, and internal process improvement

Collaborate with other leaders to shape the strategic direction of the practice and ensure alignment with organizational goals

Financial and Operational Management Oversee project budgets, resource allocation, and financial performance, ensuring efficient use of resour ces and achievement of profitability targets

Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership and clients

What You Will Need : Bachelor’s degree

10+ years of strategy consulting experience in top-tier or boutique consulting, with a focus on healthcare payer/provider industry.

Demonstrated success managing multiple, complex projects and leading cross-functional teams.

Advanced strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities.

Proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau, Alteryx) and financial modeling.

Willingness to travel as required.

What Would Be Nice to Have : Masters in healthcare administration (MHA) or related advanced degree.

Experience with AI, cloud, or machine learning in healthcare.

Active participation in healthcare industry associations.

The annual salary range for this position is $179,000.00-$298,000.00. 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