Public Sector Consultant - Transportation Access & Federal Coordination
About The Position
Our management consultants work directly with our clients to support their most critical missions and goals. In this position, you will support a team addressing an Executive Order, legislative requirements, and Federal agency objectives around transportation access and coordination. You will be expected to own the development and quality of client products, work with a team to establish and manage work plans, deadlines, and deliverable requirements, and directly manage client relationships. You will support the client as we work across Federal agencies to find opportunities for better transportation coordination for underserved populations. Specifically, you will: Work with federal clients and team members to develop the strategic planning process and manage implementation activities for an interagency council Plan, draft, and develop products such as outreach and communications materials, strategic plan components, executive-level meeting presentations, and public-facing transportation resources on behalf of a federal client Develop facilitation guides, talking points, and materials for federal executives for webinars, presentations, and meetings Support and lead client interactions, including meeting preparation, facilitation, and follow‑up, while maintaining strong client relationships Collaborate across federal offices and agencies, identifying opportunities to improve transportation-related coordination and efficiency
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university
- 1-3+ years of consulting experience in federal, state, or local consulting
- Experience with creating and refining public sector policy initiatives
- Experience conducting research, collecting data through qualitative (e.g., interviews, focus groups, etc.) and quantitative means and writing executive-level reports with keen attention to detail
- Experience with project management
- Experience with facilitation and consensus building
- Experience in working with and delivering communications to senior level audiences
- Experience with developing and growing client relationships
- Advanced proficiency in the full Microsoft suite, including PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint, and Google Workspace suite, including Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive
- 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
- Due to contract requirements, US Citizenship restrictions apply
- This hybrid position role may require up to 3-5 days on-site at the Client's office
- This hybrid position is open to candidates who will reside within 50 miles of DC
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college/university
- Familiarity with Federal agencies, policies, and programs
- Familiarity with public transportation; in particular, human services transportation, non-emergency medical transportation, and transportation access
- Familiarity with using Google Workspace in the public sector
Responsibilities
- Work with federal clients and team members to develop the strategic planning process and manage implementation activities for an interagency council
- Plan, draft, and develop products such as outreach and communications materials, strategic plan components, executive-level meeting presentations, and public-facing transportation resources on behalf of a federal client
- Develop facilitation guides, talking points, and materials for federal executives for webinars, presentations, and meetings
- Support and lead client interactions, including meeting preparation, facilitation, and follow‑up, while maintaining strong client relationships
- Collaborate across federal offices and agencies, identifying opportunities to improve transportation-related coordination and efficiency
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
Entry Level
