Corporate Sustainability Consultant

Guidehouse; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

Student Loan PayDown

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is a leading sustainability consulting firm providing services to public and commercial markets. The role supports project teams on client engagements, delivering technically sound and compelling results.

You will gather data, analyze trends, and present findings through client-ready reports and presentations, with a focus on energy transition, GHG accounting, and sustainability benchmarks. Willingness to travel up to 75% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (economics, finance, engineering, science or related).
• 1+ years post-graduation experience in quantitative analyses.
• Strong interest in corporate sustainability and energy transition.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams for clients and internally.
• Manage client relationships and contribute to solution implementation.
• Generate high-quality, client-ready deliverables and presentations.
• Gather and analyze data, identify gaps and trends, and make recommendations.
• Conduct analyses of baseline performance, benchmarks and best practices.
• Support business development activities.
• Communicate insights clearly to clients.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

MS Excel

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job Family

Sustainability Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 75%+

Clearance Required

None

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.

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
• Execute project management and operational support of multi-client programs
• Conduct targeted business development activities
• Communicate insights and recommendations through client-ready reports and presentations

What You Will Need

• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident due to nature of client engagements
• Bachelors in a quantitative field including economics, finance, engineering, science and/or related discipline
• One (1+) plus years of post‑graduation 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
• Ability to work in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office as needed

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Preference will be given to candidates residing within 50 miles of a Guidehouse Office listed
• Master’s degree in quantitative and relevant field
• Management consulting experience
• Demonstrated experience and skill at corporate sustainability analyses
• Demonstrated experience with program management

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits Include

• 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

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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