Transportation Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Mobility Stipend

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a strategy and organizational consultant to support USDOT initiatives. You will work with government leaders to standardize operations, develop SOPs, and create training materials while managing client relationships and project risks.

The role requires up to 10% travel, US citizenship, and ability to obtain public trust. Salary ranges from $74,000 to $124,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• One to three years of management consulting experience, preferably within the public sector.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in information gathering sessions 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.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clear communication

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

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 government

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 PayDownTuition 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.