Associate Director - Transportation & Mobility

Job Family :

Research and Analysis Consulting

Travel Required : Up to 25%

Clearance Required : None

What You Will Do :

Operating as a Research Director, this position   will be primarily responsible for leading the Transportation and Mobility insights advisory team within Guidehouse Insights’ Technology Insights solution. This role aligns to the Associate Director level and will play a lead role in the delivery of innovative, high impact insights and consulting engagements.

The Research Director will lead workstreams across electric vehicles consulting projects, be primarily responsible for authoring compelling research content, building a portfolio of forward-thinking market insights, and spearhead the development of supporting data products. This is a high visibility role, and as such, the successful candidate should bring a deep understanding of the Transportation Transformation, including Electric vehicles, automated vehicles, fleet decarbonization, vehicle charging, mobility ecosystems, and other related topics. Suitable candidates also have a deep understanding of various commercial, policy and regulatory issues that impact the mobility value chain. Acting as the principal point of contact for clients and developing excellent client relationships, this role actively participate in expert forums, consortia, and associations to gain insights and build an international network. Principal Research Analysts are well-regarded, established experts concerning markets for emerging mobility ecosystem technologies. They should demonstrate the flexibility to pivot and respond quickly to a dynamic and evolving company culture and broader energy transition landscape.

Specific responsibilities include :

Strategy, team management and operations (~35%)

Build, coach, and mentor a global team of subject matter experts

Provide line management support around business operations

Develop and execute a growth strategy consistent with practice level and firm-wide goals and objectives

Insights and Custom Project delivery (~30%)

Collect, synthesize, and translate information from varied sources into cohesive commentary on the market size potential and impacts of EVs and decarbonization technology trends

Lead the delivery of a portfolio of research reports, white papers, and other professional literature for a variety of audiences within the energy sector

Oversee the development of quantitative analyses and market forecasts

Develop roadmaps for future research to be published in a subscription service

Knowledge management and learning (~10%)

Build and maintain a network of global contacts across the Transportation and Mobility sector

Conduct regular interviews with representatives of the industry stakeholders

Manage the Transportation and Insights' repository of knowledge

Business development (~25%)

Market subscription services and expertise via press interactions, conference presentations, contributed articles to industry publications, and blogs

Shape, price, and deliver custom advisory engagements with clients

Work with business development staff to grow client relationships and client base

Collaborate with colleagues across the Guidehouse platform expand client opportunities

We encourage career development and hiring for the long term.  As an Associate Director, you will follow a clearly defined career path and continue to deepen your specialized industry knowledge and client skills.

What You Will Need :

A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, business, economics, engineering or related higher education qualifications; graduate degree preferred

At least 7 years of relevant industry experience including relationships with relevant industry players with 4+ years consulting experience

Acts as a role model for continuous learning and development and challenges others to reflect and learn.

Good self-management. Takes on high commitments and works to achieve results despite setbacks, showing resilience in the face of challenges and in the pursuit of improvement.

Proven track record of client management and account growth

Exceptional MS Office, writing, presentation, and interviewing skills

Solid quantitative analysis, ability to create market models and forecasts using assumptions gleaned from research

Proven analytical, critical, and creative thinker.

Strong experience with project management and budget oversight.

Ability to travel as needed

Due to nature of client engagements, US Citizenship restrictions may apply

Must currently reside in the USA

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 position is open to candidates who will reside within 50 -75 miles (a reasonable number of miles) from one of the following offices :  Boston, MA; Detroit, MI; Arlington, VA;  Chicago, IL; Indianapolis, IN, Philadelphia, PA; Charlotte, NC; Huntsville, AL; or, Tampa, FL .

The salary range for this role may vary based on relevant degree, work experience and physical location at time of hire

Level of hire will be determined through   Guidehouse   interviewing process

What Would Be Nice To Have :

Master’s degree in journalism, business, economics, engineering and / or related discipline

5+ additional years of relevant industry or consulting experience excluding internships, co-ops and fellowships

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

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 case study for your completion and presentation.

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