Consultant - Federal Grants Process Improvement

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What You Will Do:

Opportunity

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. In support of that mission, we are searching for a Consultant to help DOT consolidate and improve its grants system. We are seeking Consultants experienced with process improvement and the federal grants lifecycle to support DOT in improving its grant process. The Consultant we are looking for has strong critical thinking skills, experience in client interaction and facilitation, and demonstrated experience delivering solutions.  

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Responsibilities

• 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 improvements
• 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 that interfaces with the transit industry
• 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

What You Will Need:

• 1+ years of management consulting experience, preferably within the public sector
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
• 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

• 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 

• Due to contract requirements, US Citizenship restrictions apply 

• This hybrid position role may require up to 2 - 3 days on-site at the Client's office   

• This position is open to candidates who will reside within 50 of the DC Area   

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience with federal grants programs
• Experience working with the Federal government
• 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

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