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Strategy Associate

Troy, MI · On-site

As a member of the Strategy team, you will work closely with our CEO, his direct reports, and senior executives in our business to define, plan, and execute the company's long-term strategic ...

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What does an Associate Strategy Director do?

An Associate Strategy Director is responsible for developing and overseeing strategic plans that guide a company's marketing, branding, or business initiatives. They work closely with clients and internal teams to identify business challenges, analyze data and market trends, and develop creative solutions that achieve business goals. The role often includes mentoring junior strategists, presenting strategic recommendations to stakeholders, and ensuring that all projects align with the overall vision and objectives. Associate Strategy Directors typically work in advertising agencies, consulting firms, or large corporations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Associate Strategy Director?

To thrive as an Associate Strategy Director, you need strong analytical abilities, strategic thinking, and a background in business, marketing, or communications—often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with market research tools, data analytics platforms, and presentation software like PowerPoint or Keynote is typically required. Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills help you guide teams and influence stakeholders. These competencies are crucial for developing effective strategies, driving business outcomes, and ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams.

What are some common challenges faced by an Associate Strategy Director when leading cross-functional teams?

As an Associate Strategy Director, one of the main challenges is aligning diverse stakeholders—such as creative, account, and data teams—toward a unified strategic vision. Balancing varying priorities and communication styles while ensuring everyone is motivated and clear on objectives can be complex. Effective leadership requires adaptability, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to translate higher-level strategy into actionable plans for each team. Regular check-ins, transparent communication, and fostering a collaborative culture are key to overcoming these challenges.

What is the difference between Associate Strategy Director vs Strategy Manager?

AspectAssociate Strategy DirectorStrategy Manager
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, often an MBA or related field, with 5-8 years of experienceBachelor's degree, 4-7 years of experience, often with strategic planning background
Work EnvironmentPart of senior strategic teams, involved in high-level planning and client interactionsFocuses on project execution, data analysis, and supporting strategic initiatives
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in consulting, advertising, and corporate strategy departmentsWidely used across industries for strategic planning and project management

The Associate Strategy Director typically holds a higher seniority level, involved in shaping overall strategy and client relationships, whereas the Strategy Manager focuses more on executing strategic plans and managing projects. Both roles require strategic thinking and analytical skills but differ in scope and responsibility.

How much do associate strategy directors make?

Associate Strategy Directors typically earn between $90,000 and $150,000 annually, depending on experience, industry, and location. They often have advanced degrees or certifications and work in strategic planning, consulting, or marketing environments.

What is an associate strategy director?

An associate strategy director is a senior-level professional responsible for developing and guiding strategic initiatives within an organization. They analyze market trends, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and often oversee the work of strategy managers or analysts to ensure business growth and competitive advantage.

What cities in Michigan are hiring for Associate Strategy Director jobs?

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AI Strategy Associate Director - State Health

Detroit, MI • On-site

Guidehouse
Business Management Consulting • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 15 days ago

Guidehouse rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

35th of 72 rated business consultants

Job description

Job Family:

Data Science Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

We are seeking an experienced AI and data practitioner to join our growing AI and Data practice with a dedicated focus on State Health agencies, with an emphasis on Medicaid programs and the responsible development and operationalization of AI solutions. This individual will be a hands-on leader who can connect strategy to execution, partnering with agency leaders to define high-value AI use cases, establish an enterprise AI strategy, and advance AI enablement across the organization.

This is a leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of state health mission outcomes, data and AI capabilities, and practical implementation. You will guide clients through the full lifecycle, from identifying and prioritizing use cases to designing the operating model, data foundations, governance, and delivery approach needed to move solutions into production.

The Associate Director will oversee cross-functional teams and work directly with client executives and program leaders to drive measurable value through AI, analytics, and modern data practices.

Key Responsibilities Include
 

Client Leadership and Delivery
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to State Health and Medicaid leaders on developing an AI strategy that covers:
    • Core enterprise AI capabilities (data readiness, governance, model lifecycle management, tooling)
    • Priority mission and operational use cases (member and provider experience, program operations, integrity, quality, and analytics)
  • Lead engagements from strategy through implementation, with a focus on outcomes, adoption, and sustainable operations.
  • Translate complex health and Medicaid business challenges into actionable AI/ML and analytics solutions using platforms such as Azure, AWS, GCP, Databricks, Snowflake, and related services.
  • Partner with IT, program, privacy, security, legal, and procurement stakeholders to support delivery that aligns to agency policies and applicable regulations.
AI Strategy, Use Case Portfolio, and Roadmaps
  • Facilitate use case discovery and prioritization workshops with stakeholders across agency divisions.
  • Define an AI use case portfolio and roadmap that balances:
    • Quick-win productivity use cases
    • Program modernization and longer-term transformation
    • Foundational capabilities (data, governance, operating model) needed to scale
  • Create pragmatic adoption plans including workforce readiness, change management, training, and communications.
Solution Development and Operationalization
  • Guide solution design and implementation for AI and GenAI capabilities, including:
    • Decision support and predictive analytics
    • Intelligent document processing, summarization, and search
    • Customer service and contact center augmentation
    • Caseworker support tools and workflow automation
    • Program integrity and anomaly detection
  • Lead and advise on production readiness topics such as model monitoring, drift, validation, human-in-the-loop workflows, and incident response procedures.
  • Partner with data engineering and architecture teams to design data pipelines and curated datasets that support trusted analytics and AI use.
Data, Interoperability, and Medicaid Domain Enablement
  • Apply Medicaid and state health data knowledge across domains such as:
    • Claims and encounters, eligibility and enrollment, provider data, managed care, long-term services and supports, pharmacy, behavioral health, and social determinants
  • Support data integration and interoperability approaches using standards and frameworks such as FHIR, HL7, and related health data exchange patterns where relevant.
  • Help teams define data quality, lineage, metadata, and access patterns that support scalable AI and analytics.
Responsible AI, Governance, Privacy, and Security
  • Establish practical AI governance approaches including intake, review, risk management, and approval pathways.
  • Incorporate responsible AI practices, transparency, auditability, and privacy-preserving approaches into delivery.
  • Collaborate with security and privacy stakeholders to align to expectations relevant to State Health environments (for example, HIPAA-aligned privacy practices, agency security controls, and contractual requirements).
Business Development
  • Drive growth through capture support, proposal development, orals preparation, and strategic pursuits focused on State Health and Medicaid priorities.
  • Collaborate with partners and directors to expand the firm’s footprint in State Health agencies and related health and human services organizations.
  • Contribute to thought leadership and represent the firm in client discussions and industry forums.

What You Will Need:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
  • Based on our contractual obligations, candidate must be located within the United States and US Citizen.
  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST".
  • Minimum seven (7) years of hands-on AI, data, analytics, or engineering experience, including applied AI/ML work.
  • Minimum five (5) years delivering technical solutions and programs for public sector clients, with significant experience in State Health and or Medicaid environments.
  • Demonstrated experience defining AI use cases, translating business needs into solution requirements, and moving solutions from concept to implementation.
  • Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies and data platforms (for example Azure/AWS/GCP, Databricks, Snowflake), and modern analytics methodologies.
  • Working knowledge of GenAI capabilities and patterns, including where GenAI can drive productivity and where controls are needed.
  • Experience with the full delivery lifecycle, including architecture, development oversight, deployment planning, monitoring, and operational support models.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders, from agency executives (CIO, CDO, CISO, program leaders) to engineering and architecture teams.
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Travel 10% during key peak periods, ie. client kick-off, implementation, etc.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Master’s degree.
  • AI and or cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, GCP, Databricks, Snowflake) and relevant GenAI credentials.
  • PMP or comparable delivery leadership credential.
  • Hands-on experience bringing GenAI solutions into production with governance, monitoring, and adoption support.
  • Direct experience with Medicaid systems and data sources such as MMIS, data warehouses/lakes, eligibility systems, provider systems, managed care data, or program integrity tools.
  • Experience with health data interoperability initiatives and standards (for example FHIR-based approaches).
  • Familiarity with state procurement and contracting processes, including RFP response leadership.
The annual salary range for this position is $122,000.00-$203,000.00. 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.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com.  Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.  Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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