Managing Consultant - Federal Civilian - Transportation
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Business
Operations Manager, Business Management, Business Analyst, Business Administration
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 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 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 as well as lead activities with the client engagement team and coach and mentor junior consultants as well as have responsibility for client engagement, solution implementation, and critical problem solving.
Family
Management Consulting
Travel RequiredNone
Clearance RequiredNone
Responsibilities- Oversee the development of high-quality client deliverables that meet client requirements
- 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
- Contribute to business growth through organic expansion and proposal writing
- 5+ years of management consulting experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
- Based on our contractual obligations, candidate must be located within the United States and US Citizen.
- 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
- This will be a hybrid role requiring 2-3 days on‑site
- PMP or other project or program management certification
- Experience working with Federal, state, or local transportation organizations
- Experience working with the Federal government / Public Sector
- Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred
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 OfferGuidehouse 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 Pay Down
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
- Mobility Stipend
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.
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