Transportation Consultant

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Mobility Stipend

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Transportation Consultant to support USDOT initiatives in Arlington, VA and Washington, DC. The role focuses on structuring client engagements, drafting SOPs, and delivering actionable recommendations with a collaborative team.

US citizenship and ability to obtain a public trust are required. The position offers access to a broad client base, with travel up to 10% and the option to work from Guidehouse or client offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• 1–3 years of management consulting experience, preferably in the public sector.
• PMP or other project/program management certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in information gathering sessions with clients on organizational structure, processes, technology, and culture.
• Develop work products that synthesize information into client recommendations.
• Draft and quality-control SOPs, templates, and technical documents for clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client service mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

## Transportation ConsultantApply: US - VA, Arlington: US - DC, Washington: Full time: Posted Today: 44951**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.* 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* Draft, update, and/or quality-control edit SOPs, templates, and technical documents for client* Develop and maintain user-friendly training materials, job aids, and reference products* 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 leading major unification initiatives* Develop project management artifacts such as decision trackers, meeting summaries, and status reports* Identify and manage project risks and issues* 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* Must be a US Citizen due to nature of client engagements* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university* One (1) to Three (3) years of management consulting experience, preferably within the public sector strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills* Strong attention to detail, well-organized and ability to self-prioritize multiple activities* Ability to thrive in client service and team-based environments, especially when tackling unstructured problems* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel* Ability to travel* Ability to work in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office**What Would Be Nice To Have:** * PMP or other project or program management certification* Experience developing and maintaining formal documentation* Experience working with Federal, state, or local transportation organizations* Experience working with the Federal governmentThe 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.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.*Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.*