Director of Planning and Analysis

Job Title: Director of Planning and Analysis

Company: GMA Consulting, LLC

Location: Denver, CO or Las Vegas, NV (Hybrid available)

Pay: Competitive salary based on experience ($105,000 to $130,000 plus benefits)

Hours: Full-time

About the Role

GMA Consulting is seeking a Director of Planning and Analysis to lead and scale the firm's planning and analytics function. Reporting to the partners, the Director oversees the analyst and senior analyst team, sets the firm's analytical methodologies and standards on behalf of the partnership, and drives quality and delivery across the firm's most complex, high-profile engagements.

The Director shapes GMA's approach to financial modeling, market research, and AI-enabled analysis, serving as a senior subject-matter expert and trusted advisor to clients alongside the partners. This is a leadership role for someone who can build teams, set direction, and translate rigorous analysis into strategic impact for top-tier clients in the gaming, casino, and hospitality sectors. The environment is fast-paced and priorities can shift quickly, so the Director must be able to pivot seamlessly between engagements while keeping the team focused and delivery on track.

This role is based in our Denver, CO or Las Vegas, NV office, with travel as needed. Depending on qualifications, remote work may be allowed as well. GMA values long-term team growth and offers a clear path into firm leadership.

Responsibilities

·      Lead, mentor, and grow the analyst and senior analyst team, setting standards for quality, methodology, and professional development

·      Own the firm's research and analytical methodologies, financial modeling frameworks, and data infrastructure

·      Oversee delivery across multiple concurrent engagements, ensuring quality, consistency, and timeliness

·      Partner with firm partners on engagement strategy, scoping, and senior client relationships

·      Define and drive the firm's AI strategy for research and analysis, including tooling, agents, and automation

·      Serve as a senior point of contact and subject-matter expert for key clients alongside partners

·      Contribute to business development, proposals, and thought leadership

·      Travel for site visits, client meetings, and industry events as needed

Qualifications

Must-Haves:

·      5 years of experience in consulting, research, or financial analysis, including team leadership

·      Proven track record building, managing, and developing high-performing analytical teams

·      Deep expertise in financial modeling, market research, and data analysis

·      Experience owning methodology and quality across multiple concurrent engagements

·      Strong track record deploying AI tools to drive analytical efficiency and innovation

·      Excellent writing, communication, and executive-level presentation skills

·      Thrives in a fast-paced environment and pivots seamlessly across competing priorities and shifting engagement needs

·      Experience in the casino, gaming, or hospitality industry

·      Understanding of data modeling and relational databases

·      Permanent work authorization for the United States is required

·      Graduate from a top tier accredited university or college is required

Nice-to-Haves:

·      Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or similar)

·      Experience building AI/ML workflows, prompt engineering, or LLM-based automation at scale

·      Programming or engineering experience using Python, R, or similar scripting languages

·      Experience supporting business development and client relationship management

·      Established network in the gaming, casino, sports betting, or hospitality sectors

About GMA Consulting

GMA Consulting is the global leader in management consulting and strategic advisory services for the casino gaming, sports betting, iGaming, entertainment, and hospitality sectors. With offices in Las Vegas, Denver, New York, Tirana, London, and Singapore, our team supports engagements around the world, offering broad based management consulting services.

At GMA, you’ll work alongside seasoned experts, contribute to high-profile projects, and grow your analytical and consulting toolkit in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Apply

Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, financial analysis sample (if available) and writing sample (if available) to info@gmaconsulting.com.