Guidehouse

Transportation Consultant

Guidehouse$80K — $95K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust clearance; preference for candidates with active clearance
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • One or more years of management consulting experience, particularly in the public sector
  • Strong analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to excel in client service and collaborative team settings, particularly with complex problems
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills to prioritize multiple tasks
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Responsibilities

  • Participate in client information gathering related to organization, processes, and technology
  • Develop clear, actionable recommendations based on synthesized information
  • Lead presentations and discussions on findings with clients
  • Collaborate with teams to tackle organizational challenges in the public transportation sector
  • Create detailed project schedules to monitor team performance
  • Identify and address project risks and issues proactively
  • Prepare comprehensive status reports for project updates

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Potential eligibility for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Student Loan PayDown Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Personal Development Opportunities
  • Skills Development & Certifications
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
  • Mobility Stipend
Full Job Description
Job Family:
Management Consulting

Travel Required:
Up to 10%

Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse supports the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to execute its mission to ensure our nation has the safest, most efficient and modern transportation system in the world. We are searching for a strategy and organizational consultant to help clients execute against their mission effectively and efficiently and work collaboratively with our clients to help them work through their most pressing challenges. From implementing new policies to standardizing operations across offices, we work side-by-side with government leaders to solve important problems.

We are seeking a management consultant with strong critical thinking skills, clear communication skills, and a desire to manage clients.

Responsibilities
  • Participate in information gathering session with clients regarding organizational structure, process, technology, and culture
  • Develop work products that clearly synthesize information into recommendations for client improvements
  • Present work products and information to clients in meetings and facilitate discussions on those items
  • Collaborate with a team to develop solutions to solve organizational challenges for a government client that interfaces with the transit industry
  • Develop detailed project schedules to monitor performance
  • Identify and manage project risks and issues
  • Develop detailed status reports for individual programs
  • Work with stakeholders to help keep projects on-time and within budget


What You Will Need:
  • Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD Public Trust; Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
  • One (1+) plus years of management consulting experience, preferably within the public sector
  • Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in client service and team-based environments, especially when tackling unstructured problems
  • Strong attention to detail, well organized and ability to self-prioritize multiple activities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Ability to work in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location
  • Ability to travel


What Would Be Nice To Have:
  • Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD Public Trust
  • PMP or other project or program management certification
  • Experience working with Federal, state, or local transportation organizations
  • Experience working with the Federal government


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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 a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
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Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2018

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