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Grant Thornton
Washington, DC, United States
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Description
Grant Thornton is seeking a Manager to join its Operations Transformation service line and take an active role in engagement execution, project management and key business development activities.
Grant Thornton Public Sector helps executives and managers at all levels of government maximize their performance and efficiency in the face of ever tightening budgets and increased demand for services. We give clients creative, cost-effective solutions that enhance their acquisition, financial, human capital, information technology, data analytics, and performance management. For more information, visit grantthornton.com/publicsector.
At Grant Thornton, our professional staff applies traditional, cutting-edge approaches and methods to a variety of analyses. As part of our team, the Manager will utilize various methodologies and models to execute client projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Manage and executean annual strategic plan for client.
• Develop a robust pipeline and lead capture and proposal activities on multiple concurrent opportunities.
• Manage the CG contract portfolio and play a significant role in the identification, selection, and staffing of personnel.
• Perform engagement management responsibilities, including performance reviews, task delegation, project scheduling, project financials, quality review and client management.
• Meet or exceed sales targets for new and follow-on work.
• Manage business development activities, such as proposals, capture, account teams, whitepapers, conferences, and/or other thought leadership materials.
• Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization).
• Act as performance manager (coach) for up to four coachees outside of engagement responsibilities.
• Interview campus and/or experienced candidates.
Qualifications
• Business Development, Proposal Development, Pipeline Management, Capture Management, Account Team Management and Engagement Management experience.
• An established, strong network within the CG.
• Eight (8) or more years providing advisory services in the Coast Guard (CG).
• Advisory Services may include:
• Financial Management – financial operations and governance, audit readiness / remediation, risk, and compliance.
• Performance Transformation – strategic planning, organizational design, process transformation, performance management, budgeting and cost management, etc.
• Information Technology – IT Strategy and architecture, IT program management, data management and business intelligence, system sustainment, and Cyber.
• Proven track record of leading capture and winning work in the CG.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
• U.S. citizenship may be required.
• Ability to work in the United States indefinitely required.
• Travel may be required.
• Ability to work overtime required on occasion.
• Ability to sit in an office environment for long periods of time.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Ability to obtain and maintain firm independence and abide by firm ethics requirements.
• Meet or exceed continuing professional education (CPE) requirements.
Grant Thornton LLP is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International, one of the six global accounting, tax and business advisory organizations. Grant Thornton’s Public Sector, based in Alexandria, VA, is a global management consulting business with the mission of providing responsive and innovative financial, performance management and systems solutions to governments and international organizations. Visit Grant Thornton’s Public Sector at www.grantthornton.com/publicsector.
It is Grant Thornton’s policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.