State and Local Government - Managing Consultant, Mobility

Job Family:

Sustainability Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

• Lead defined workstreams for EV charging infrastructure and broader mobility programs, setting tasks, milestones, responsibilities, decision points, and quality expectations while escalating risks and decisions to project leadership
• Work directly with state and local government clients to develop transportation electrification strategies, deployment plans, business cases, cost-effectiveness analyses, implementation roadmaps, and other analyses that maximize public value and manage risk
• Support delivery of end-to-end, turnkey solutions from startup through launch and steady-state operations, including stakeholder engagement, communications and outreach, data collection, process design, application or incentive administration, and performance reporting
• Translate research, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and client input into clear findings, practical options, and actionable recommendations; prepare and present client-ready reports, presentations, models, and other deliverables
• Facilitate client interviews, workshops, working sessions, and requirements-gathering activities with public-sector stakeholders; translate current-state processes, challenges, goals, and interdependencies into actionable recommendations
• Manage assigned workplans, schedules, status reporting, risks and issues, and performance measures from project initiation through analysis, solution development, implementation, and closeout
• Conduct advanced data collection, research, information finding, and data analysis using spreadsheets, databases, and appropriate digital or AI-enabled research tools responsibly
• Build productive relationships with client counterparts and respond to questions within the assigned workstream; communicate clearly and professionally about scope, schedule, quality, performance, and emerging risks
• Guide Consultants, subcontractors, and other junior staff assigned to the workstream through clear direction, timely feedback, quality review, and coaching; contribute to an inclusive, accountable, and collaborative team environment
• Support proposal development and the sales cycle by researching client needs and procurement signals, developing solution content, coordinating assigned inputs and deadlines, participating in brainstorming, and helping articulate relevant Guidehouse capabilities
• Identify client needs, follow-on work, and market developments through project interactions and assigned research; share opportunity insights with project and account leadership and maintain current knowledge of agencies, buyers, funding, policy, and competitors
• Contribute to Mobility Solutions and State and Local Government initiatives, thought leadership, recruiting, onboarding, learning and development, and other internal activities that strengthen delivery, market knowledge, and staff development
• Manage multiple priorities with attention to schedule, budget, engagement documentation, utilization, contract requirements, and client commitments; anticipate travel and client-site needs

 

What You Will Need:

• No sponsorship is available for this position
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of FIVE (5+) years of overall work experience, ideally in management consulting or a related field, including relevant experience in transportation electrification, EV fleets and infrastructure, energy, public-sector consulting, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
• Critical thinking skills to solve problems and develop innovative solutions to clients’ management and operational challenges
• Experience leading a defined workstream or equivalent project responsibility and independently developing clear, accurate, and useful analyses, presentations, and written deliverables with limited oversight
• Working knowledge of transportation electrification and the integration of mobility solutions with energy markets, public policy, infrastructure deployment, or program operations
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to convert complex information into practical recommendations
• Ability to communicate analytical findings, models, and recommendations clearly to nontechnical audiences, including client leaders and public-sector stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and ability to review personal and team work products and deliverables that require minimal rework or editing
• Proactive and independent work style; ability to work independently with management oversight and maintain poise in fast-paced or unstructured environments
• Collaborative team player with ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse office or client office when required
• Ability to build effective client and team relationships, manage competing time-sensitive priorities, identify and communicate risks early, and work independently or as part of a project team
• Ability to coach or provide day-to-day guidance to junior staff and collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and external stakeholders
• Ability to travel to client locations and Guidehouse office locations as needed to support client engagements, including travel by air when required; ability to work with computers and maintain close visual acuity for analysis, document preparation, and communication
• Familiarity with collaborative software platforms and tools that facilitate team collaboration through cloud computing
• Due to the nature of some contracts, US citizenship restrictions may apply The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions that would prevent performance of the responsibilities described
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• THREE (3+) or more years of strategic or management consulting experience, including proposal writing, work planning, stakeholder engagement, or business process implementation

• Experience supporting business development or proposals for seven-figure consulting engagements and developing relationships with public-sector buyers, program leaders, utilities, or mobility industry peers
• Knowledge of US transportation markets, EV charging and electrification options, renewable energy, energy efficiency, demand response, smart-grid topics, alternative fuels, or emerging mobility technologies such as smart charging and wireless charging
• Strong professional network and/or experience in state and local government, preferably in the California, Colorado, and Illinois regions
• Experience working on challenging projects and serving clients
• Experience facilitating meetings and public speaking with large groups
• Management consulting skills such as project management, financial modeling, operational modeling, and stakeholder management
• Master’s degree in public policy, public administration, business, economics, finance, engineering, data analytics, or a related discipline
• Familiarity with data visualization and project management tools such as Power BI, Visio, Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar platforms
• PMP or another project or program management certification

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The annual salary range for this position is $122,000.00-$204,000.00. 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

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