Senior Consultant - Federal Grants Process Improvement

Job Family : Management Consulting Travel Required : None Clearance Required : Ability to Obtain Public Trust What You Will Do :

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

Lead the development of high-quality client deliverables that meet client requirements Identify, analyze, and improve business processes Work with diverse stakeholders to fully understand business requirements and interdependencies Lead the facilitation of client meetings, work groups, or interviews 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 Provide guidance, coaching, and quality assurance to junior staff What You Will Need : Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST" Based on our contractual obligations, candidate must be located within the United States and US Citizen 5+ years of federal grants, process improvement, or management consulting experience, preferably within the public sector Experience with federal grants programs Experience working with the federal government 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 This is a hybrid role requiring some days in the Guidehouse office and/or client site What Would Be Nice To Have : 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 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