Managing Consultant - Renewable Energy Consulting

Guidehouse is seeking a Managing Consultant in Renewable Energy Consulting, located in Arlington, VA. The role involves leading project teams, providing expertise in renewable electricity, and developing sustainability strategies for clients. Candidates should have at least 5-7 years of experience in the energy sector, specifically with power purchase agreements and renewable electricity strategies. The position emphasizes intellectual growth and client relationship management.
About the position

We are Guidehouse, a 16,000+ person consulting firm serving the public sector and commercial 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, not tenure. We focus on markets facing transformational change, technology-driven innovation, and significant regulatory pressure. Our consultants develop and deploy world-class knowledge and problem-solving that leads to breakthrough solutions. Our global Sustainability Consulting practice works with companies and government agencies to promote the achievement of sustainability objectives, including deep decarbonization, climate resilience, and driving positive social impact. We help clients navigate the complex world of climate change, climate regulation, shifting consumer preferences, and the energy transition to implement sustainable operations, processes, and business models. We apply leading frameworks (eg, Science-Based Targets, Net-Zero, RE100, etc.) and create innovative digital, programmatic, and financial solutions. Our team supports customers in a wide variety of markets, including commercial/industrial manufacturing, financial services, energy providers, life sciences, and government. Our Sustainability and Renewable Energy Associate Directors provide wide-ranging support for client engagements. They work on multiple projects simultaneously, managing project teams and having responsibility for client communications, project schedules, divisions of labor, architecting analyses, and overseeing team dynamics. They are responsible for developing teams and individuals through coaching and feedback, promoting a culture of excellence. Many of our Associate Directors also provide deep subject matter expertise in one or more areas and serve as a resource to others. THIS POSITION SPECIFICALLY SEEKS AN EXPERT IN RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY. CANDIDATES MUST HAVE AT LEAST 3 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE ASSESSING AND PROCURING POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS. CANDIDATES MUST ALSO HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE CREATING RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY BUYING STRATEGIES, WITH A BACKGROUND IN ONSITE GENERATION, RETAIL ENERGY SUPPLY, GREEN TARIFF PROGRAMS, AND ENERGY ATTRIBUTE CERTIFICATES. The successful candidate will lead teams to grow the Guidehouse sustainability consulting practice and deliver meaningful change to our clients.

Responsibilities
• Tailoring decarbonization and sustainability offerings to specific clients
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• Providing content expertise and relevant technical insights on a daily basis
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• Leading project teams on engagements in partnership with Directors
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• Delivering projects and working collaboratively with teams
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• Developing an internal network to pull in resources from across our global team
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• Building and maintaining relationships with clients
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• Publishing blogs and whitepapers
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• Staying up to date on topics relevant to clients
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• Being active in internal initiatives that contribute to the team and its culture
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• Being a role model for junior consultants
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• Engaging in sales activities to support business development

Requirements
• Degree educated with at least 5 to 7 years of relevant experience
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• Experience in the energy and sustainability space, particularly with renewable electricity procurement for large organizations
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• Effective communication through strong presentation development and concise storytelling
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• Action-oriented approaches to identifying climate adaptations and mitigations
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• Adaptability to learn a variety of industry sectors and potential climate impacts/stressors
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• Financial risk assessment and modeling capabilities
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• Ability to lead teams to create executive-level presentations with insight and impact
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• Comfort in corporate environments and understanding of departmental dynamics
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• Fluency in GHG and climate-risk topics
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• Agility in presentation storyboarding and development
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• Strong communication skills within the project team and at the board level
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• Clarity in business writing
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• Ability to lay out an analytical project approach and carry it forward with a team
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• Demonstrated success working within high-performing teams

Nice-to-haves
• Experience in consulting, especially at a large firm
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• Ability to oversee data-heavy work
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• Public Sector Sustainability Experience
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• Social, as well as environmental, sustainability experience
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• PMP certification
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• Additional languages (eg, Spanish, German, Chinese)
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• A master's degree, MBA, or higher
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• Familiarity with sustainability standards and strategies
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• Experience with renewable energy procurement and related technologies
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• Knowledge of climate risk, resilience, and adaptation frameworks
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• Experience with life cycle assessments (LCAs)
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• Federal program management experience
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• Energy efficiency and clean infrastructure knowledge
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• Understanding of ESG and social equity issues
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• Experience in energy commodity price risk management

Benefits
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
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• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
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• Discretionary variable incentive bonus eligibility
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• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
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• 401(k) Retirement Plan
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• Basic Life & Supplemental Life Insurance
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• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
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• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
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• Student Loan PayDown
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• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
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• Skills Development & Certifications
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• Employee Referral Program
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• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
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• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
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• Mobility Stipend