Senior Consultant - Management Consultant - Transportation

Guidehouse•Washington, DC

3d•$98,000 - $163,000•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 Senior 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 consultant with strong critical thinking skills, experience in client program support, and a desire to manage clients as well as lead activities with the client engagement team and coach and mentor junior consultants as well as have responsibility for client engagement, solution implementation, and critical problem solving.

Requirements

3+ 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
Please note that this job posting is for a proposal of a potential client and is not reflective of an awarded job. Award date estimate is March.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of high-quality client deliverables that meet client requirements
Develop detailed project schedules to monitor performance
Identify and manage project risks and issues
Develop detailed status reports for individual programs
Work with diverse stakeholders to fully understand business requirements and interdependencies
Work with stakeholders to help keep projects on-time and within budget
Lead the facilitation of client meetings, work groups, or interviews
Provide guidance, coaching, and quality assurance to junior staff

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