State and Local Government - Managing Consultant, Mobility

Guidehouse•Ny, NY

About The Position

Guidehouse is hiring a Managing Consultant in Mobility within its Sustainability Consulting job family. The role leads defined workstreams for electric-vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and broader mobility programs for state and local government clients. The consultant develops transportation electrification strategies, deployment plans, business cases, cost-effectiveness analyses, implementation roadmaps, and other work designed to maximize public value and manage risk. The position supports end-to-end solutions, from startup through launch and steady-state operations, including stakeholder engagement, communications and outreach, data collection, process design, application or incentive administration, and performance reporting. It translates research, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and client input into clear findings, practical options, and actionable recommendations, and prepares and presents client-ready reports, presentations, models, and other deliverables. The consultant facilitates client interviews, workshops, working sessions, and requirements gathering; manages assigned workplans, schedules, risks, issues, status reporting, and performance measures; and builds productive client relationships. The role also guides junior staff and subcontractors, contributes to proposal development and business development, identifies client needs and market opportunities, and supports internal initiatives in Mobility Solutions and State and Local Government. The position requires managing multiple priorities, budgets, engagement documentation, utilization, contract requirements, client commitments, and travel needs. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of overall work experience. The annual salary range is $122,000–$204,000. Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package and flexible benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
At least five years of overall work experience, ideally in management consulting or a related field, including relevant experience in transportation electrification, EV fleets and infrastructure, energy, public-sector consulting, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
Critical-thinking skills to solve problems and develop innovative solutions to clients’ management and operational challenges.
Experience leading a defined workstream or equivalent project responsibility and independently developing clear, accurate, useful analyses, presentations, and written deliverables with limited oversight.
Working knowledge of transportation electrification and the integration of mobility solutions with energy markets, public policy, infrastructure deployment, or program operations.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to convert complex information into practical recommendations.
Ability to communicate analytical findings, models, and recommendations clearly to nontechnical audiences, including client leaders and public-sector stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail and ability to review personal and team deliverables so they require minimal rework or editing.
Proactive and independent work style, with the ability to work independently with management oversight and maintain poise in fast-paced or unstructured environments.
Collaborative approach and ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse or client office when required.
Ability to build effective client and team relationships, manage competing time-sensitive priorities, identify and communicate risks early, and work independently or as part of a project team.
Ability to coach or provide day-to-day guidance to junior staff and collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and external stakeholders.
Ability to travel to client and Guidehouse office locations as needed, including by air when required.
Ability to work with computers and maintain close visual acuity for analysis, document preparation, and communication.
Familiarity with collaborative software platforms and tools that facilitate team collaboration through cloud computing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
No sponsorship is available for this position.
Due to the nature of some contracts, US citizenship restrictions may apply.
Must not be subject to employment restrictions that would prevent performance of the described responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of strategic or management consulting experience, including proposal writing, work planning, stakeholder engagement, or business process implementation.
Experience supporting business development or proposals for seven-figure consulting engagements and developing relationships with public-sector buyers, program leaders, utilities, or mobility industry peers.
Knowledge of US transportation markets, EV charging and electrification options, renewable energy, energy efficiency, demand response, smart-grid topics, alternative fuels, or emerging mobility technologies such as smart charging and wireless charging.
Strong professional network and/or experience in state and local government, preferably in California, Colorado, or Illinois.
Experience working on challenging projects and serving clients.
Experience facilitating meetings and public speaking with large groups.
Management consulting skills such as project management, financial modeling, operational modeling, and stakeholder management.
Master’s degree in public policy, public administration, business, economics, finance, engineering, data analytics, or a related discipline.
Familiarity with data visualization and project management tools such as Power BI, Visio, Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar platforms.
PMP or another project or program management certification.

Responsibilities

Lead defined workstreams for EV charging infrastructure and broader mobility programs, setting tasks, milestones, responsibilities, decision points, and quality expectations, and escalating risks and decisions to project leadership.
Work with state and local government clients to develop transportation electrification strategies, deployment plans, business cases, cost-effectiveness analyses, implementation roadmaps, and other analyses.
Support end-to-end turnkey solutions from startup through launch and steady-state operations, including stakeholder engagement, communications and outreach, data collection, process design, application or incentive administration, and performance reporting.
Translate research, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and client input into findings, options, and recommendations; prepare and present reports, presentations, models, and other client-ready deliverables.
Facilitate client interviews, workshops, working sessions, and requirements-gathering activities, translating current-state processes, challenges, goals, and interdependencies into recommendations.
Manage assigned workplans, schedules, status reporting, risks and issues, and performance measures from project initiation through closeout.
Conduct advanced data collection, research, information finding, and data analysis using spreadsheets, databases, and appropriate digital or AI-enabled research tools responsibly.
Build productive relationships with client counterparts and communicate about scope, schedule, quality, performance, and emerging risks.
Guide Consultants, subcontractors, and other junior staff through direction, feedback, quality review, and coaching, contributing to an inclusive and collaborative team environment.
Support proposal development and the sales cycle by researching client needs and procurement signals, developing solution content, coordinating inputs and deadlines, participating in brainstorming, and articulating Guidehouse capabilities.
Identify client needs, follow-on work, and market developments through project interactions and research; share opportunity insights with project and account leadership and maintain knowledge of agencies, buyers, funding, policy, and competitors.
Contribute to Mobility Solutions and State and Local Government initiatives, thought leadership, recruiting, onboarding, learning and development, and other internal activities.
Manage multiple priorities while tracking schedule, budget, engagement documentation, utilization, contract requirements, and client commitments, and anticipate travel and client-site needs.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.
Personal and family sick time and company-paid holidays.
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.
Parental leave and adoption assistance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Basic life and supplemental life insurance.
Health Savings Account and dental, vision, and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Student loan paydown.
Tuition reimbursement, personal development, and learning opportunities.
Skills development and certifications.
Employee referral program.
Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach.
Emergency back-up childcare program.
Mobility stipend.