Corporate Sustainability Consultant

Guidehouse•Boston, MA

1d•$74,000 - $124,000

About The Position

Guidehouse is a leading management consulting firm serving the public and commercial markets. We guide our clients forward towards new futures that build trust in society and your professional skills along the journey. We have a long history of leading sustainability work in both the public and private sector. Join us at Guidehouse. What You Will Do: Consultants support project teams, primarily for clients but also and internally. Responsibilities will include client management, solution implementation and generation of insightful, technically correct, and appealing project results. As a consultant, a key function of your role will be to create and present quality deliverables that support essential project workstreams. You will gather and analyze data, identify gaps and trends, and make recommendations related to baseline performance and structure, as well as established best practices and benchmarks. Specific responsibilities include: Conduct technical, economic, and financial analyses, including data collection, modeling, and tool management Evaluate energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technologies Apply sustainability analytics, including corporate GHG accounting, climate risk, ESG regulatory disclosure, and abatement analysis Perform structured research and fact‑finding on business, sustainability, and energy topics; assess trends and market approaches Develop corporate sustainability and business strategies Support project management and targeted business development activities Communicate insights and recommendations through client-ready reports and presentations

Requirements

Bachelors in a quantitative field including economics, finance, engineering, science and/or related discipline
1-3+ years of work experience in quantitative analyses
Strong interest in corporate sustainability and energy transition
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
Possess technical fluency, especially in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Proactive and independent work style
Strong client presence, professional demeanor and presentation skills
Ability to assume ownership of significant portions of tasks while collaborating with a close-knit team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to travel as needed (most individuals currently travel 5% or less, but could be up to 100%)
Due to contract requirements, US Citizenship restrictions apply
The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in quantitative and relevant field
Demonstrated experience and skill at corporate sustainability analyses
Demonstrated experience in management consulting

Responsibilities

Conduct technical, economic, and financial analyses, including data collection, modeling, and tool management
Evaluate energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technologies
Apply sustainability analytics, including corporate GHG accounting, climate risk, ESG regulatory disclosure, and abatement analysis
Perform structured research and fact‑finding on business, sustainability, and energy topics; assess trends and market approaches
Develop corporate sustainability and business strategies
Support project management and targeted business development activities
Communicate insights and recommendations through client-ready reports and presentations

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