Consultant - Federal Transportation

Guidehouse•Washington, DC

2d•$74,000 - $124,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

1+ years of management consulting experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse
Based on our contractual obligations, candidate must be located within the United States and US Citizen
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

Nice To Haves

PMP or other project or program management certification
Experience working with Federal, state, or local transportation organizations
Experience working with the Federal government / Public Sector
Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred

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

Benefits

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