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Guidehouse

Consultant II - Energy Providers North Market

Guidehouse, Arlington, VA


Job Family:
Sustainability Consulting

Travel Required:
Up to 25%

Clearance Required:
None

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 16,500 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Bain Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies. For more information, please visit www.guidehouse.com.

Position Overview

The Guidehouse Energy, Sustainability, & Infrastructure segment is a go-to partner for leaders creating sustainable, resilient communities and infrastructure, serving as trusted advisors to utilities and energy companies, large corporations, investors, NGOs, and the public sector. The North Market Team within the Commercial Energy practice works with utility clients across the energy value chain to guide them through the energy transition. We assist our clients to:
  • Develop and implement their decarbonization and resiliency plans.
  • Support the strategy, design, and evaluation of customer-focused programs, including energy efficiency, heat electrification, demand response, energy storage, electric transportation, distributed solar, and energy justice, among others.
  • Support the development and implementation of distribution and transmission investments to modernize energy networks.


As a Consultant II on the North Energy Providers team within the Guidehouse Energy, Sustainability, and Infrastructure segment, you will contribute to development of workstream results and client management. You will be expected to complete analysis and prepare and communicate well-organized, effective reports and presentations to clients.

We are looking for someone with a passion for creative problem solving, client service, and project management. Key responsibilities for this position include:
  • Providing detailed fact finding, research, and analysis on energy-related activities (particularly energy efficiency, grid modernization, renewable energy, customer programs, new business models, and sustainability)
  • Performing statistical and economic analyses by creating spreadsheet models
  • Preparing workshop and meeting materials, attending sessions, and summarizing outcomes
  • Preparing reports, presentations and other documents for client deliverables
  • Interviewing business managers, technology experts, and public policy officials
  • Presenting results of assigned tasks and analyses to clients
  • Working effectively with colleagues and client staff as part of a project team; work independently as needed.


What You Will Need:
  • Bachelor's degree (in an engineering, business, economics, environmental, science and/or related discipline) and one to three (1-3) years of relevant industry or consulting experience excluding internships/co-ops/fellowships; OR Advanced (Master's/MBA/PhD) degree and zero to one (0-1) years of relevant industry or consulting experience excluding internships/co-ops
  • Demonstrated team player with ability to lead
  • Client service orientation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency with data analytics
  • Tireless attention to detail in all prior experience (academic and professional)
  • Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines
  • Highly developed organizational and management skills
  • Strong presentation skills and the ability to shape results into stories
  • Ability to travel as needed
  • No sponsorship is available for this position; Due to the nature of our client, US citizenship may apply
  • 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 role is a Hybrid role which will require you to go into the closest GH Office (Boston, MA; Burlington, MA; New York, NY; Detroit, MI; Arlington, VA; Chicago, IL) as needed or on occasion.


What Would Be Nice To Have:
  • Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Experience creating models within Excel and/or experience with R or other programming languages (e.g., Python)
  • Relevant energy industry, utility, and/or consulting experience
  • Knowledge and experience in industry topics such as: energy efficiency, electric transportation, renewable energy, electric transmission and distribution infrastructure, natural gas systems, wholesale markets
  • Experience developing and delivering presentations
  • Excellent at visualizing data, synthesizing insights, and storytelling with data
  • A history of successful, creative problem-solving
  • Excitement to explore the underlying cause of the observation/result
  • Preference will be given to candidates who reside within a reasonable number of miles of a Guidehouse Office


* During this recruitment process you will be given a skills test such as an Excel prompt for completion and submission.

** This posting is not for immediate hire. Future hire potentially in late Q4 2024 or Q1 2025.

The annual salary range for this position is $71,800.00-$107,600.00. 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 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.

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 [redacted] or via email at RecruitingA[redacted]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

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.