Energy Transformation Project Management Consultant - Washington, United States - Guidehouse

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Interested in working with talented people developing innovative solutions to some of the energy industry's most complex and challenging problems? We are Guidehouse, a leading consulting firm serving public sector and commercials clients with specialized capabilities in strategy, technology, and risk management. We offer an exciting, fast-paced environment that fosters intellectual growth and rewards individuals based on impact. By focusing on markets facing transformational change, technology-driven innovation, and significant regulatory pressure, our employees also develop and deploy world class knowledge and problem solving that leads to breakthrough solutions.

The Guidehouse Energy, Sustainability, & Infrastructure (ES&I) team provides strategic, management, and policy consulting to clients across the energy value chain that aim to support and finance the energy transition. Our team works with utility clients in the South, Mid-Atlantic, and Central region of the US to deliver the next generation of solutions for a decarbonized and resilient energy future. We combine our managing consulting, project management, client engagement, market knowledge, and years of experience working with utilities with strategic perspectives on energy transformation.

What You Will Do:

The Energy Transformation Project Management Consultant will help to manage projects for our clients to strategize, plan, implement, and evaluate transformational initiatives. Energy Transformation Projects may include infrastructure resiliency and reliability design, grid modernization, customer-centric solutions for clean energy programs, climate risks and resilience planning, and data-driven mobility strategy. In this role you will learn, be challenged, and develop skills you need to succeed. We are looking for an experience utilities management consultant with passion for creative problem solving, client service, and project management who is interested in growing their expertise and industry relationships.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Leading your team in creative problem solving and outcome driven solutions for clients
• Managing teams to provide detailed fact finding, research, and analysis on energy-related activities
• Performing, advising, and reviewing technology assessments, statistical analyses, and economic analyses
• Facilitating meetings and working sessions between client departments and organizations to lead discussions, form relationships and facilitate consensus-building
• Communicating solutions and new strategies to clients through reports and presentations
• Organizing and preparing reports, presentations, and other documents for client deliverables
• Working effectively with colleagues and client staff as part of a project team, delegating work and managing colleagues as needed; work independently as needed
  

What You Will Need:

• US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident status (due to the nature of client engagements)
• Bachelor's degree and 7 plus years of relevant industry or consulting experience (excluding internships/coops, or fellowships); Or Master's degree and 5 plus years of relevant industry or consulting experience (excluding internships/coops, or fellowships)
• Consulting or management consulting experience within the utilities industry excluding Oil &Gas
• Demonstrated experience leading teams, including advanced organizational and project management skills
• A high level of understanding of utility grid modernization, electric transmission and distribution infrastructure planning, and asset management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Client service orientation
• Experienced in developing and delivering presentations to executive audiences
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with data analytics
• An inquisitive nature and desire for continuous improvement
• Tireless attention to detail in all prior experience (academic and professional)
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate as a part of team, as well as to work independently
• Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines
• Ability to travel as needed
• Must currently reside or ability to relocate, at own expense, in the South or Mid-Atlantic US region (key Guidehouse offices in Atlanta, GA and Washington, DC Metro area) within reasonable driving distance of a Guidehouse Office or Client Office

​What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Preference will be given to candidates currently residing within reasonable driving distance of a Guidehouse office or Client Office
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Understanding of business and project management fundamentals
• Excellent at visualizing data, synthesizing insights, and storytelling with data
• A history of successful, creative problem-solving within the utilities industry
• Excitement to explore the underlying cause of the observation and result

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