Transportation Consultant

Guidehouse

. Guide clients in executing their mission effectively and efficiently .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $74,000 - $124,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills while effectively managing projects and collaborating with clients to develop recommendations and documentation. Proficient in project management practices and tools, with a focus on delivering quality outcomes in government consulting environments.

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Management Consulting ExperienceProject Management CertificationProficiency in Microsoft WordProficiency in Microsoft PowerPointProficiency in Microsoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementSOP DevelopmentDocumentation Quality ControlInformation SynthesisRisk ManagementDecision TrackingMeeting SummarizationClient RecommendationsTraining Material DevelopmentOrganizational Analysis

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationAttention to DetailOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Federal GovernmentPublic TrustTransportation OrganizationsClient ServiceTeam Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide clients in executing their mission effectively and efficiently
Participate in information-gathering sessions regarding organizational structure, process, technology, and culture
Develop work products synthesizing information into client recommendations
Draft, update, and quality-control SOPs, templates, and technical documents
Develop and maintain training materials, job aids, and reference products
Present work products and information to clients and facilitate discussions
Collaborate with a team to solve organizational challenges for a government client leading major unification initiatives
Develop project management artifacts, including decision trackers, meeting summaries, and status reports
Identify and manage project risks and issues
Work with stakeholders to keep projects on time and within budget

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD Public Trust; candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred
Must be a US Citizen due to nature of client engagements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
One (1) to Three (3) years of management consulting experience, preferably within the public sector
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail; well-organized and able to self-prioritize multiple activities
Ability to thrive in client service and team-based environments, especially when tackling unstructured problems
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Ability to travel
Ability to work in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office
PMP or other project or program management certification is nice to have
Experience developing and maintaining formal documentation is nice to have
Experience working with Federal, state, or local transportation organizations is nice to have
Experience working with the Federal government is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Flexible benefits package
Flexible work arrangements