Overview
Guidehouse is a leading management consulting firm serving the public and commercial markets. We guide our clients forward towards new futures that build trust in society and your professional skills along the journey. Join us at Guidehouse.
Responsibilities
Lead and support (including project management, client interface, and reporting) consulting engagements across the clean energy spectrum with emphasis on:
Energy efficiency program evaluation including process, impact, and market evaluations:
Sustainability including program/initiative design, stakeholder engagement, mobility (transportation electrification), decarbonization and resilience
Manage and support delivery of consulting engagements serving as either the project manager, the subject matter expertise, or both. Also participate in business development both new engagements as well as cross- and up-sell.
Requires strong analytical, creative, and interpersonal skills as well as ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines and quality standards. R esponsibilities will include:
Identifying and translating business questions into research/analysis design
Analyzing data from qualitative, quantitative, and operational data with high accuracy, to uncover findings with business impact
Summarizing key findings into compelling data stories and deliverables
Providing actionable recommendations to business units based on findings from analysis
Presenting and communicating insights to executive stakeholders
Supporting multiple client engagements as a Subject Matter Expert
Managing and developing junior staff supporting market research projects
Job Description/Responsibilities:
Frequently work with client or proposal team to define scope, approach, timeline, and budget
Manage project staffing, budgets, and schedules consistent with Guidehouse's quality practices and "Way of Working"
Recruit and mentor staff to work on and deliver managed assignments
Meet client (whether internal or external) schedule, budget, and quality requirements
Proactively identify and work to resolve any issues that may threaten quality or delivering within schedule and budget
Maintain active internal and external professional network building on position as a thought leader in evaluation and sustainability
Communicate and "tell the story" to client management and staff, effectively convey the key takeaways of findings in a way that is actionable and relatable to a general, less technical audience. This includes the ability to contribute to high quality reports, graphics, and presentations on findings.
Provide clear written and verbal communication to the both internal and client stakeholders. Superior verbal and written communication skills demonstrating clarity and conciseness are expected.
Support go-to-market initiatives, the development of proposals, and assume complete ownership of significant projects while at the same time being a part of and leading a close-knit team.
Qualifications
A Masters in Environmental/Energy Planning/Policy Planning or a related field
10+ years' experience in designing and leading projects and initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability program design, policy analysis, and evaluation for utilities and governmental
Significant and documented experience designing, leading/conducting, analyzing, and reporting on qualitative/quantitative planning, policy, and evaluation projects
Experience scoping, delivering, and reporting projects and initiatives with multiple stakeholders
Extensive experience developing and delivering presentations to executive audiences
Excellent at visualizing data, synthesizing insights, and storytelling with data.
Advanced experience with Microsoft Word and PPT and intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel
Experience facilitating stakeholder participation and input around sustainability and energy efficiency policies, programs, and initiatives
Supervision skills and experience, including effective recruitment strategies and performance assessment, are required.
Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines. Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Desired:
A history of successful, creative problem-solving
Excitement for working with energy providers, and governmental agencies in developing meaningful course of action and recommendations
Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively in the face of multiple and shifting priorities, with the ability to switch between complex analytical thinking and attending to mundane tasks without compromising quality or losing one's focus
Demonstrated independent decision-making experience with solid judgement
Ability to collaborate as a part of team, as well as to work independently
Optimism
Additional Requirements
The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described.
This salary range for this role is $116,600 USD to $175,000 USD depending on experience
Disclaimer
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, 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.
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Rewards and Benefits
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 Spendi