Guidehouse is a global consulting firm that provides advisory, digital, and managed services to commercial and public-sector organizations. Its work supports clients in national security, financial services, healthcare, energy, and infrastructure, combining data analytics, digital technologies, risk management, and related expertise to address complex operational and strategic challenges. Guidehouse also emphasizes sustainability and innovation in its approach to organizational transformation.
Associate Director, Energy and Utilities Consulting — Guidehouse, San Juan (Hybrid)
Guidehouse is hiring an Associate Director to lead consulting engagements for utilities and energy providers in San Juan. The role focuses on grid modernization, decarbonization, digital operations, and client growth.
Description
- Lead strategic consulting engagements for investor-owned utilities and energy providers from initial problem definition through solution design and implementation
- Produce client-ready insights using market research, data analysis, stakeholder interviews, and financial modeling
- Advance client outcomes across decarbonization strategy, grid modernization, customer transformation, and digital operations
- Manage project teams while maintaining delivery quality, timelines, and effective collaboration
- Contribute to business development through proposals, client presentations, account-growth planning, and relationship development
- Partner with Guidehouse practice areas to deliver integrated strategy, technology, and operations solutions
- Coach junior consultants and promote learning, inclusion, and high standards
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency is required
- Bachelor’s degree with at least seven years of post-graduation experience, or a master’s degree with at least five years, in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a related field focused on energy or utilities, excluding oil and gas
- Current residence in Puerto Rico or the ability to relocate there independently
- Strong knowledge of utility business models, regulatory environments including NERC/CIP, and transformation drivers
- Experience with grid modernization; electric or power utility technology integration or adoption; AI/ML modernization solutions; transmission and distribution operations; infrastructure resilience; NERC CIP support or management; or utility-industry cybersecurity
- Ability to structure and lead complex problem-solving, synthesize findings, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
- Experience managing teams, delivering complex projects, and supporting account sales activities
- Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, project analytics, reporting platforms, and data visualization tools
- Willingness and ability to travel and work in a hybrid, client-facing setting
- Ability to work onsite at a Guidehouse or client office
- Technology platform certifications are preferred
- Preference for candidates within a reasonable driving distance of a listed Guidehouse or client office
- Travel of up to 50% is required
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Performance-based rewards
- Flexible work arrangements
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
- Personal and family sick time
- Company-paid holidays
- Eligibility for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental leave and adoption assistance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Dental, vision, and dependent-care flexible spending accounts
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Student loan paydown
- Tuition reimbursement
- Personal development and learning opportunities
- Skills development and certification opportunities
- Employee referral program
- Company-sponsored events and community outreach
- Emergency backup childcare program
- Mobility stipend