Director- State and Local Govt- Child Welfare
Job Family:
Technology Consulting Travel Required:
Up to 25% Clearance Required:
None What You Will Do:
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Lead and manage technical projects from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and aligned to business objectives.
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Partner with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, operations, and stakeholders to define project scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, and success criteria.
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Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, status reports, RAID logs, and communication plans to keep stakeholders informed and projects on track.
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Coordinate resources, facilitate meetings, drive issue resolution, and proactively remove blockers to support successful execution.
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Track progress against commitments, manage scope changes, and escalate risks or impediments as needed to ensure project delivery.
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Support process improvement efforts and help establish project management best practices, tools, and standards across the team.
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Contribute to Business Development efforts.
- Travel to client sites.
What You Will Need:
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Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
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Ten(10) + years of experience in technical project management, product management, or related roles in a technology environment.
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3+ experience managing technology engagements for State Health and Human Services agencies.
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Experience with Child Welfare and Child Support implementation.
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Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive cross-functional execution in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong understanding of project management and Agile methods
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Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
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Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands.
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Experience using project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Microsoft ADO
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Experience working in enterprise platform or cloud-based technology environments.
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Experience leading large-scale or highly complex technical initiatives.
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Familiarity with the HHS procurement lifecycle, including experience with RFP/RFI responses, contract vehicles, and state-specific procurement processes.
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Ability to analyze data and create executive-level reporting and presentations.
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Must be able to travel to client sites as needed.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
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Certifications: Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, AWS/GCP/Azure Architect, PMP, or SAFe Agilist.
The annual salary range for this position is $206,000.00-$343,000.00. 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
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Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
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Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
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Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Student Loan PayDown
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Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
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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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