Power Markets Senior Consultant

Guidehouse Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Public trust clearance support

Job summary

Guidehouse Inc. is seeking an energy systems analyst to conduct quantitative analyses, research sector issues, and develop models to inform client decisions. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate findings to leadership in a hybrid Washington, DC environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of energy-sector experience, strong data skills, and the ability to obtain public trust clearance. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in energy-sector analysis or related fields.
• Ability to develop quantitative models and assess data for policy and program decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication with executive audiences.
• Knowledge of energy systems, markets, policies, and infrastructure.
• Experience using modern analytic tools and data platforms.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex challenges.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% and to work in hybrid client settings.
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain public trust clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative analyses related to energy systems, infrastructure, markets, and policy issues to support client decision-making and program objectives.
• Research emerging issues affecting the energy sector and evaluate their implications for programs, investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Develop analytical models and assessments that identify trends, evaluate outcomes, and inform actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex energy-sector challenges using quantitative, policy, and operational perspectives.
• Manage multiple concurrent analytical efforts by working with stakeholders to establish priorities, define methodologies, evaluate assumptions and constraints, and communicate timelines and findings.
• Leverage modern data platforms, analytical technologies, and automation techniques to efficiently collect, manage, analyze, and interpret large and complex datasets.
• Prepare technical memoranda, presentations, analytical products, and other client deliverables that communicate complex findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Brief senior client leadership on analytical results, emerging trends, strategic considerations, and recommendations.

Skills

Quantitative modeling

Policy analysis

Economics

Data analysis

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

Azure

AWS

Job description

Job Family : Management Consulting

Travel Required : Up to 10%

Clearance Required : Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

• Conduct quantitative analyses related to energy systems, infrastructure, markets, and policy issues to support client decision‑making and program objectives.
• Research emerging issues affecting the energy sector and evaluate their implications for programs, investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Develop analytical models and assessments that identify trends, evaluate outcomes, and inform actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex energy‑sector challenges using quantitative, policy, and operational perspectives.
• Manage multiple concurrent analytical efforts by working with stakeholders to establish priorities, define methodologies, evaluate assumptions and constraints, and communicate timelines and findings.
• Leverage modern data platforms, analytical technologies, and automation techniques to efficiently collect, manage, analyze, and interpret large and complex datasets.
• Prepare technical memoranda, presentations, analytical products, and other client deliverables that communicate complex findings to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Brief senior client leadership on analytical results, emerging trends, strategic considerations, and recommendations.

What You Will Need:

• 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. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
• Must be a US Citizen due to nature of client engagements.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• Three (3) to Five(5) years of relevant professional experience in energy‑sector analysis, quantitative modeling, economics, policy analysis, program evaluation, or related fields.
• Knowledge of energy systems, infrastructure, markets, policy, or other topics relevant to the energy sector.
• Experience applying quantitative methods and analytical frameworks to solve complex business, policy, or operational challenges.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging modern analytical tools, programming languages, and data platforms to develop models, evaluate data, and generate actionable insights from large and complex datasets.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail, well organized, and able to self‑prioritize multiple activities.
• Ability to communicate complex energy concepts and analytical findings to executive‑level leadership in a clear and concise manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• This hybrid position requires up to 3-5 days at the Client's office in Washington, DC.
• This hybrid position is open to candidates who will reside within 50 miles of Washington, DC.

What Would Be Nice to Have:

• Previous experience working at an RTO/ISO, utility, Public Utility Commission, federal agency, or comparable organization.
• Experience researching energy or data center development and/or permitting challenges and processes is preferred.
• Advanced degree in Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Data Science, Engineering, Environmental Science or a related field.
• Experience applying programming languages and analytical tools to support quantitative modeling, data analysis, and decision‑making.
• Experience working with modern cloud‑based analytics, data warehouse, or data lakehouse platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, AWS, or similar environments).
• Experience with GIS software for geospatial analysis.
• Demonstrated interest in learning and applying emerging analytical technologies, including AI‑enabled tools and automation capabilities.
• Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. 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 comp