About this role
About the Role Senior leadership role providing market sector leadership for Accenture's utility and energy grant consulting practice, accountable for growth, delivery, and client outcomes. Oversees grant lifecycle advisory—from identification and application through budget compliance and audit—and manages a multi-engagement team. Develops go-to-market strategy for DOE and Federal funding opportunities and oversees internal practice operations. What You'll Do
- Provide market sector leadership for utility and energy grant consulting practice, accountable for growth, delivery, and client outcomes.
- Lead business development, capture strategy, proposal leadership, and senior client relationships across Federal energy funding.
- Oversee full grant lifecycle advisory from opportunity identification to closeout, including budget compliance and audits.
- Manage a team of grant professionals across concurrent engagements, including performance development and culture.
- Develop go-to-market strategy for new DOE and Federal funding opportunities, regulatory shifts, and cross-sector expansion.
- Oversee internal practice operations including financial performance, quality management, risk, and reporting. What We're Looking For
- Deep, hands-on experience with DOE Federal grant programs - IRA, IIJA, OCED, Grid Resilience, energy efficiency rebates, or comparable Federal energy and infrastructure funding.
- Expert-level command of Federal grant compliance, 2 CFR 200, and audit standards - you are the authority in the room.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in grant management, compliance, public administration, or related fields - with demonstrable growth in scope and seniority.
- Private consulting background - you've operated in a fee-for-service environment, managed client relationships, and contributed to business development. Nice to Have
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- Proven track record leading and developing multi-person teams in a consulting or professional services context.
- Experience designing, managing, or auditing publicly funded programs on behalf of clients.