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Transportation Consultant

US - VA, Arlington · US - DC, Washington

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Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
$74,000 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
30 Sept 2026

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the posting

Job Family :

  • Management Consulting
  • Travel Required :
  • Up to 10%
  • Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

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 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 management consultant with strong critical thinking skills, clear communication skills, and a desire to manage clients.

Participate in information gathering session with clients regarding organizational structure, process, technology, and culture

Develop work products that clearly synthesize information into recommendations for client

Draft, update, and/or quality-control edit SOPs, templates, and technical documents for client

Develop and maintain user-friendly training materials, job aids, and reference products

Present work products and information to clients in meetings and facilitate discussions on those items

Collaborate with a team to develop solutions to solve organizational challenges for a government client leading major unification initiatives

  • Develop project management artifacts such as decision trackers, meeting summaries, and status reports
  • Identify and manage project risks and issues
  • Work with stakeholders to help keep projects on-time and within budget

What You Will 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 ability 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

What Would Be Nice To Have :

  • PMP or other project or program management certification
  • Experience developing and maintaining formal documentation
  • Experience working with Federal, state, or local transportation organizations
  • Experience working with the Federal government
  • The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. 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

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 have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com . Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your 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 recruiting@guidehouse.com . Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) 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.

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