Corporate Sustainability Consultant

Job Family:
Sustainability Consulting
Travel Required:
Up to 75%+
Clearance Required:
None
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. We have a long history of leading sustainability work in both the public and private sector.
What You Will Do:
Consultants support project teams, primarily for clients but also and internally. Responsibilities will include client management, solution implementation and generation of insightful, technically correct, and appealing project results. As a consultant, a key function of your role will be to create and present quality deliverables that support essential project workstreams. You will gather and analyze data, identify gaps and trends, and make recommendations related to baseline performance and structure, as well as established best practices and benchmarks.
Specific responsibilities include:
Conduct technical, economic, and financial analyses, including data collection, modeling, and tool management
Evaluate energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technologies
Apply sustainability analytics, including corporate GHG accounting, climate risk, ESG regulatory disclosure, and abatement analysis
Perform structured research and fact‑finding on business, sustainability, and energy topics; assess trends and market approaches
Develop corporate sustainability and business strategies
Support project management and targeted business development activities
Communicate insights and recommendations through client-ready reports and presentations
What You Will Need:
Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident due to nature of client engagements
Bachelors in a quantitative field including economics, finance, engineering, science and/or related discipline
One (1+) plus years of post-graduation work experience in quantitative analyses
Strong interest in corporate sustainability and energy transition
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
Possess technical fluency, especially in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Proactive and independent work style
Strong client presence, professional demeanor and presentation skills
Ability to assume ownership of significant portions of tasks while collaborating with a close-knit team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to travel as needed
Ability to work in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office as needed
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Preference will be given to candidates residing within 50 miles of a Guidehouse Office listed
Master’s degree in quantitative and relevant field
Management consulting experience
Demonstrated experience and skill at corporate sustainability analyses
Demonstrated experience with grants management
Demonstrated experience in management consulting
The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. 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 Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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