Transportation Consultant

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a strategy and organizational consultant to support USDOT initiatives, drive mission alignment, and collaborate with government leaders to solve complex transportation problems.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, clear communication, and client-focused delivery, with opportunities to influence policy and operations across offices. Travel up to 10% and federal/public trust eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1+ years of management consulting experience, public sector preferred.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in client service and team-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in information gathering sessions with clients regarding organizational structure, process, technology, and culture.
• Develop work products that synthesize information into recommendations for client improvements.
• Present work products to clients in meetings and facilitate discussions on those items.
• Collaborate with a team to develop solutions for organizational challenges for a government client in the transit sector.
• Develop detailed project schedules to monitor performance.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues.
• Develop detailed status reports for individual programs.
• Work with stakeholders to keep projects on-time and within budget.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Client service

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

What You Will Do

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 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.

Job Family

Management Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

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 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 management consultant with strong critical thinking skills, clear communication skills, and a desire to manage clients.

Responsibilities

• Participate in information gathering session with clients regarding organizational structure, process, technology, and culture
• Develop work products that clearly synthesize information into recommendations for client improvements
• Present work products and information to clients in meetings and facilitate discussions on those items
• Collaborate with a team to develop solutions to solve organizational challenges for a government client that interfaces with the transit industry
• Develop detailed project schedules to monitor performance
• Identify and manage project risks and issues**Bottom**
• Develop detailed status reports for individual programs
• Work with stakeholders to help keep projects on-time and within budget

What You Will Need

• Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD Public Trust; Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
• One (1+) plus years of management consulting experience, preferably within the public sector
• 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
• Ability to work in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location
• Ability to travel

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD Public Trust
• PMP or other project or program management certification
• Experience working with Federal, state, or local transportation organizations
• Experience working with the Federal government

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.