Job Family:
Management Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
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 Managing 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 technically complex 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 consultant with strong critical thinking skills experience in client program support and a desire to manage clients and engagement teams while coaching and mentoring junior consultants. This role will maintain responsibility for client engagement solution implementation and critical problem solving.
Responsibilities
Lead a team in the development of high-quality client deliverables that meet client requirements setting high standards of quality and timely delivery
Develop detailed project schedules to monitor performance
Identify and manage project risks and issues
Develop detailed status reports for individual programs
Work with diverse stakeholders to fully understand business requirements and interdependencies
Work with stakeholders to help keep projects on-time and within budget
Lead the facilitation of client meetings work groups or interviews
Provide guidance coaching and quality assurance to junior staff
What You Will Need:
Bachelors degree from an accredited university.
Minimum of 5 years of overall work experience.
Experience working in public transit.
Strong project management and stakeholder facilitation skills.
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.
Ability to thrive in client service and team-based environments especially when tackling unstructured problems
Detail-oriented flexible proactive and able to prioritize tasks to align with changing client needs and respond to ad-hoc requests
Strong analytical written and verbal communication skills
Due to contract requirements US Citizenship restrictions apply
Proficiency in Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Bachelors or Masters Degree in engineering planning policy or a transportation discipline
Professional Engineer license AICP certification or EIT certification
PMP CSM or Lean Six Sigma certification
Experience with process reengineering or standard operating procedure development and knowledge management in federal environments (e.g. internal review workflows).
Proficiency with Google Workspace and technology suite including Google Docs Slides and Sheets
Experience working with federal state or local transportation organizations
Experience in transportation safety or developing safety action plans
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
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