Manager - Transportation Grants
About The Position
Guidehouse supports the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to execute its mission to ensure our nation has the safest, most efficient and modern transportation system in the world. In support of that mission, we are searching for a Senior Consultant to help DOT consolidate and improve its grants system. We are seeking Senior Consultants experienced with process improvement and the federal grants lifecycle to support DOT in improving its grant process. The Senior Consultant we are looking for has strong critical thinking skills, experience in client interaction and facilitation, and demonstrated experience delivering solutions. Develop operating concepts, operations models, and governance models Facilitate client meetings, interviews or work groups Work collaboratively in a team to develop solutions to solve organizational challenges and optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of operations Work with diverse stakeholder to drive towards consensus Lead the development of work products that clearly synthesize information into recommendations for client implementation Develop business process improvements to existing programs Provide change management recommendations to clients Develop communications and executive presentations for audiences such as agency leadership, the White House, and Congress Assume responsibility for managing client relations Provide guidance, coaching, and quality assurance to junior staff Manage project plans, budgets, and reports
Requirements
- 6+ years of strategy & operations experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
- Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"
- Based on our contractual obligations, candidate must be located within the United States and US Citizen.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Federal grants programs
- Experience in Federal consulting
- Experience with transformational programs
- Experience working with Federal, state, or local transportation organizations
Responsibilities
- Develop operating concepts, operations models, and governance models
- Facilitate client meetings, interviews or work groups
- Work collaboratively in a team to develop solutions to solve organizational challenges and optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of operations
- Work with diverse stakeholder to drive towards consensus
- Lead the development of work products that clearly synthesize information into recommendations for client implementation
- Develop business process improvements to existing programs
- Provide change management recommendations to clients
- Develop communications and executive presentations for audiences such as agency leadership, the White House, and Congress
- Assume responsibility for managing client relations
- Provide guidance, coaching, and quality assurance to junior staff
- Manage project plans, budgets, and reports
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
