Senior Consultant

Overview Guidehouse supports the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to execute its mission to ensure our nation has the safest, most efficient and modern transportation system in the world. We are seeking a Senior Consultant to help DOT consolidate and improve its grants system. The Senior Consultant will have strong experience with process improvement and the federal grants lifecycle to support DOT in improving its grant process. Responsibilities Lead the development of high-quality client deliverables that meet client requirements Identify, analyze, and improve business processes Work with diverse stakeholders to fully understand business requirements and interdependencies Lead the facilitation of client meetings, work groups, or interviews; develop detailed project schedules to monitor performance Identify and manage project risks and issues Develop detailed status reports for individual programs Work with stakeholders to help keep projects on-time and within budget Provide guidance, coaching, and quality assurance to junior staff What You Will Need Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university 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 be a US Citizen 5+ years of federal grants, process improvement, or management consulting experience, preferably within the public sector Experience with federal grants programs Experience working with the federal government 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 is a hybrid role requiring some days in the Guidehouse office and/or client site What Would Be Nice To Have Experience working with Federal, state, or local transportation organizations PMP, Agile or other project or program management certification 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 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. If you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. All information you provide will be kept confidential and used only to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or View email address on click.appcast.io. Correspondence from other domains should be considered unauthorized. Guidehouse will never charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process. If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr