Power Markets Senior Consultant

Job Family :

• Management Consulting
• Travel Required :

• Up to 10%
• Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is currently seeking an energy professional to join our Federal Civilian Agencies (FCA) Energy & Environment market team supporting the Department of Energy, Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, and National Science Foundation.

Incoming Senior Consultants will support client leadership through data-driven analysis of energy-sector trends, infrastructure challenges, market dynamics, and policy considerations. Candidates will utilize modern analytical platforms and quantitative methods to develop insights, answer complex questions, and support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate should possess knowledge of electricity markets and energy systems, experience working with energy-related datasets, and comfort engaging directly with senior federal stakeholders.

• •Conduct quantitative analyses related to energy systems, infrastructure, markets, and policy issues to support client decision-making and program objectives.
• •Research emerging issues affecting the energy sector and evaluate their implications for programs, investments, and strategic initiatives.
• •Develop analytical models and assessments that identify trends, evaluate outcomes, and inform actionable recommendations.
• •Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex energy-sector challenges using quantitative, policy, and operational perspectives.
• •Manage multiple concurrent analytical efforts by working with stakeholders to establish priorities, define methodologies, evaluate assumptions and constraints, and communicate timelines and findings.
• •Leverage modern data platforms, analytical technologies, and automation techniques to efficiently collect, manage, analyze, and interpret large and complex datasets.
• •Prepare technical memoranda, presentations, analytical products, and other client deliverables that communicate complex findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• •Brief senior client leadership on analytical results, emerging trends, strategic considerations, and recommendations.

What You Will Need:

• •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. 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.
• •Three (3) to Five(5) years of relevant professional experience in energy-sector analysis, quantitative modeling, economics, policy analysis, program evaluation, or related fields.
• •Knowledge of energy systems, infrastructure, markets, policy, or other topics relevant to the energy sector.
• •Experience applying quantitative methods and analytical frameworks to solve complex business, policy, or operational challenges.
• •Demonstrated experience leveraging modern analytical tools, programming languages, and data platforms to develop models, evaluate data, and generate actionable insights from large and complex datasets.
• •Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail, well organized, and able to self-prioritize multiple activities.
• •Ability to communicate complex energy concepts and analytical findings to executive-level leadership in a clear and concise manner.
• •Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• •This hybrid position requires up to 3-5 days at the Client's office in Washington, DC.
• •This hybrid position is open to candidates who will reside within 50 miles of Washington, DC.

What Would Be Nice to Have:

• •Previous experience working at an RTO/ISO, utility, Public Utility Commission, federal agency, or comparable organization.
• •Experience researching energy or data center development and/or permitting challenges and processes is preferred.
• •Advanced degree in Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Data Science, Engineering, Environmental Science or a related field.
• •Experience applying programming languages and analytical tools to support quantitative modeling, data analysis, and decision-making.
• •Experience working with modern cloud-based analytics, data warehouse, or data lakehouse platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, AWS, or similar environments).
• •Experience with GIS software for geospatial analysis.
• •Demonstrated interest in learning and applying emerging analytical technologies, including AI-enabled tools and automation capabilities.
• •Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

• The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. 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

About Guidehouse

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