Transportation Policy Consultant

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Transportation Policy Consultant to support Policy Program Managers with technical guidance to improve program efficiency and effectiveness. You will connect policy, communications, data, and web content efforts while analyzing program needs and proposing practical solutions that strengthen public-facing information and internal knowledge sharing.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of experience, strong communication skills, and experience maintaining Google-based dashboards

Qualifications

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST".
• Based on contractual obligations, candidate must be located within the United States and US Citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• One(1) to Three (3) years of experience.
• Experience providing communications support and guidance to internal and external policy stakeholders.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize insights on program objectives, challenges, and overlaps.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to contribute practical solutions.
• Experience supporting website updates, maintaining Google-based dashboards, SharePoint libraries, and general internal knowledge management systems.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide Policy Program Managers with technical support and guidance related to program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Gather insights on objectives, challenges, and overlaps across programs and contribute ideas for solutions and resource-sharing opportunities that enhance program effectiveness and impact.
• Recommend and support Google-based automation tools that could improve the timeliness of data releases or inventory stakeholder needs.
• Assist in the coordination and organization of external and internal website improvements and updates.
• Support policy and communications activities for internal and external stakeholders across the full communications lifecycle, including requirements gathering, content development, publication, and performance tracking.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder communication

Data dashboards

Website updates

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Google-based dashboards

Job description

Job Family: Management Consulting

Travel Required: Up to 10%

Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust

As a Transportation Policy Consultant, you will support Policy Program Managers with technical guidance to improve program efficiency and effectiveness, while helping connect policy, communications, data, and web content efforts across the office. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys analyzing program needs, identifying overlaps and opportunities, and contributing practical solutions that strengthen public-facing information and internal knowledge-sharing. Areas of focus include analysis on travelers and the physical, operational, and financial condition of our transportation system.

What You Will Do

• Provide Policy Program Managers with technical support and guidance related to program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Gather insights on objectives, challenges, and overlaps across programs and contribute ideas for solutions and resource-sharing opportunities that enhance program effectiveness and impact.
• Recommend and support Google-based automation tools that could improve the timeliness of data releases or inventory stakeholder needs.
• Assist in the coordination and organization of external and internal website improvements and updates.
• Support policy and communications activities for internal and external stakeholders across the full communications lifecycle, including requirements gathering, content development, publication, and performance tracking.

What You Will Need

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST".
• Based on our contractual obligations, candidate must be located within the United States and US Citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• One(1) to Three (3) years of experience.
• Experience providing communications support and guidance to internal and external policy stakeholders.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize insights on program objectives, challenges, and overlaps.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to contribute practical solutions.
• Experience supporting website updates, maintaining Google-based dashboards, SharePoint libraries, and general internal knowledge management systems.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Master's Degree.
• Experience recommending automation tools to improve timeliness of data releases.
• Experience inventorying stakeholder needs.
• Experience with public-facing data dissemination or web content improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of Federal transportation policy, program efficiency, or related analytical work.

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 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

Office & Culture

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.

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.

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.

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.

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