Management Consulting Analyst

HDR; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 99,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership benefits

Comprehensive health and retirement

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Management Consulting Analyst in Washington, DC. You will support funding evaluation, grant strategy, and strategic planning for national infrastructure programs.

The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent written communication, and the ability to interact with clients. A bachelor's degree is required, with a master’s preferred and 2+ years of experience in related fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning, economics, public finance, business or related field.
• Master's degree in planning, public administration, public finance or related field preferred.
• 2+ years related experience with active written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support funding evaluation, grant strategy, and strategic planning for transportation projects.
• Develop and write technical documents for transportation programs and long-range plans.
• Collect and analyze data from public and private sources to support client recommendations.
• Prepare client presentations and contribute to marketing of services.

Skills

Analytical skills

Client interaction

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR is a top ten U.S. architecture, engineering, and professional services firm with a growing international practice. HDR is currently looking for a Management Consulting Analyst for the Washington D.C. office. Analysts are expected to support work opportunities related to funding evaluation, grant strategy, strategic planning, innovative project delivery analysis, and financial planning. The work typically supports national infrastructure grant programs and innovative project delivery for federally funded projects. Candidates with sound knowledge and skills in technical document development, researching and evaluating State and Federal program and funding requirements, financial analysis capabilities, and strong written and verbal communication skills will excel in this position.

In the role of Management Consulting Analyst, we'll count on you to:

• Research and assist in evaluating potential funding sources and program requirements and assist in writing technical documents for transportation projects and short and long-range capital improvement programs - including transit, intercity passenger rail, toll and managed lanes, freight rail, active transportation, and airport projects across all phases of the project lifecycle—planning, design, construction and operations and maintenance.
• Support market, demographic, economic, and land use analyses to inform infrastructure planning, investment, and development strategies.
• Collect, organize, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data from public, private, and proprietary sources to support client recommendations, including developing clear and concise presentations on findings.
• Evaluate market trends, development activity, economic conditions, and growth forecasts to assess project opportunities and risks.
• Support feasibility analyses involving development potential, demand drivers, revenue forecasts, and implementation considerations.
• Assist in the identification of projects that would be competitive for state/federal grant programs and assist in writing grant applications.
• Assist in developing policy approaches, procurement documents and related program implementation guidelines and strategies
• Support the development of public-private partnership and alternative delivery projects and prepare related project documents and guidelines.
• Support studies involving analysis of program delivery options for infrastructure projects.
• Support the development of solutions to address economic, financial, and policy issues impacting infrastructure.
• Develop financial models and support financial analysis of infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with diverse project teams (internal and external) for data collection, project development, and technical analysis
• Research and write reports
• Prepare client presentations
• Support marketing of management consulting and advisory services to transportation clients nationally

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in planning, Economics, Public Finance, Business or related field, required.
• Master’s degree preferred in Planning, Public Administration, Public Finance, Business, or related field
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required
• A minimum of 4 years of work experience with an emphasis on written communication skills, the understanding and assisting in the development of annual budgets, and capital improvement plans for State or municipal governments, transit agencies, railroads, ports, State Departments of Transportation, and/or Metropolitan Planning Organizations. 6 Years experience is preferred
• Strong analytical skills, including experience gathering and analyzing demographic, economic, market, and financial data to support strategic, data-driven recommendations.
• Position requires an individual with the ability to interact with clients.
• Public-Private Partnership knowledge or experience
• Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• A minimum of 2 years related experience
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respectful and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Washington, DC: $99,036 - $141,480. Glen Allen, VA: $82,530 - $117,900. Vienna, VA: $99,036 - $141,480.

Primary Location:United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC Other Locations:United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Virginia-Vienna Industry:Economics + Finance Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Management Consulting Job Posting:Sep 9, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.