Power Markets Senior Consultant at Guidehouse in Washington, DC

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Job Family : Management Consulting Travel Required : Up to 10% Clearance Required : Ability to Obtain Public Trust What You Will Do: Guidehouse is currently seeking an energy professional to join our Federal Civilian Agencies (FCA) Energy & Environment market team supporting the Department of Energy, Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, and National Science Foundation. Incoming Senior Consultants will support client leadership through data-driven analysis of energy-sector trends, infrastructure challenges, market dynamics, and policy considerations. Candidates will utilize modern analytical platforms and quantitative methods to develop insights, answer complex questions, and support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate should possess knowledge of electricity markets and energy systems, experience working with energy-related datasets, and comfort engaging directly with senior federal stakeholders. Conduct quantitative analyses related to energy systems, infrastructure, markets, and policy issues to support client decision-making and program objectives. Research emerging issues affecting the energy sector and evaluate their implications for programs, investments, and strategic initiatives. Develop analytical models and assessments that identify trends, evaluate outcomes, and inform actionable recommendations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex energy-sector challenges using quantitative, policy, and operational perspectives. Manage multiple concurrent analytical efforts by working with stakeholders to establish priorities, define methodologies, evaluate assumptions and constraints, and communicate timelines and findings. Leverage modern data platforms, analytical technologies, and automation techniques to efficiently collect, manage, analyze, and interpret large and complex datasets. Prepare technical memoranda, presentations, analytical products, and other client deliverables that communicate complex findings to technical and non-technical audiences. Brief senior client leadership on analytical results, emerging trends, strategic considerations, and recommendations. What You Will Need: Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred. Must be a US Citizen due to nature of client engagements. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university. Three (3) to Five(5) years of relevant professional experience in energy-sector analysis, quantitative modeling, economics, policy analysis, program evaluation, or related fields. Knowledge of energy systems, infrastructure, markets, policy, or other topics relevant to the energy sector. Experience applying quantitative methods and analytical frameworks to solve complex business, policy, or operational challenges. Demonstrated experience leveraging modern analytical tools, programming languages, and data platforms to develop models, evaluate data, and generate actionable insights from large and complex datasets. Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail, well organized, and able to self-prioritize multiple activities. Ability to communicate complex energy concepts and analytical findings to executive-level leadership in a clear and concise manner. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. This hybrid position requires up to 3-5 days at the Client's office in Washington, DC. This hybrid position is open to candidates who will reside within 50 miles of Washington, DC. What Would Be Nice to Have: Previous experience working at an RTO/ISO, utility, Public Utility Commission, federal agency, or comparable organization. Experience researching energy or data center development and/or permitting challenges and processes is preferred. Advanced degree in Economics, Public Policy, Public Admini