Management Consultant (Infrastructure)

Beam Reach Consulting Group seeks a management consultant with experience in infrastructure resilience and/or security, renewable energy, climate change, and social equity to support client projects related to U.S. energy, transportation, security, and other infrastructure. Candidates will bring expertise in R&D and advanced infrastructure programs, energy grid technologies and operations, generation, transmission & distribution, telecommunications, physical and cybersecurity, project management, change management, and organizational strategy support of clients in government and industry.

Position: Management Consultant (Infrastructure)

  • Location: Washington, DC metro area. Flexible office location opportunity. Reliable internet connectivity required to work remotely and join virtual meetings. Some domestic travel may be needed for short (2-3 day) meetings.

  • Education: Advanced degree (Master’s, PhD) in business, engineering, or security.

  • Experience: 15+ years in similar consulting roles, or direct practice in industry or government.

Desired skills:

  • Knowledge of R&D and advanced infrastructure programs

  • Knowledge of strategic planning, project leadership, team leadership, and communication best practices

  • Knowledge of security policies and best practices, including cybersecurity

  • Ability to apply thoughtful and convincing qualitative and quantitative analysis

  • Effective written and oral communication skills

  • Mastery of current software tools for business and problem analysis (e.g., MS Office Suite, Project, Visio, GSuite, Python, Tableau, Matlab, Minitab)

Who are we seeking? We love to work with people who offer…

  • Flexibility: Willing to work in a growing environment that requires critical analysis, a questioning attitude, and self-directed research. Strong desire to learn about new or unfamiliar technical or policy topics.

  • Innovative approaches: Awareness of novel and leading data analysis, management and leadership practices, and a willingness to share and advocate for these practices.

  • Curiosity: Strong desire to continually expand your knowledge, and in doing so, a willingness to try, learn, fail fast, and try again.

  • Confidence: Ability to direct discussions, facilitate groups of senior government and industry leaders, and strong ability to “think on your feet.”

  • Capability: Ability to ask insightful questions and provide solid recommendations on current data analysis, infrastructure R&D, public-private partnership, and project management and leadership practices. Knowledge of security, government, infrastructure, or energy domains which allows you to be conversant with scientific, engineering, or technical experts in those areas.

What are your responsibilities? You will be asked to perform…

  • Independent research and analysis on best methods for research, analysis, RD&D, security, public-private partnerships, organizational change, strategy, and leadership in critical infrastructure domains.

  • Facilitate discussions on complex technical topics with subject matter experts. Form analysis and recommendations based on meeting outcomes.

  • Attend and actively participate in client meetings and discussions.

  • Lead initiatives to develop organizational strategies, program innovations, government and private sector interfaces, and policy development and adoption.

What can you expect? We provide a work experience that includes…

  • Challenging and varied projects that address complex problems – while working in a fast-paced environment.

  • Contribution to sustainability and resilience projects that have far-reaching, national impact.

  • Flexible working hours and location with high expectation for self-accountability.

  • Direct collaboration with senior industry and government leadership.

  • Respect for you as a person and appreciation for what you can offer the company. The space to expand your capabilities and appreciation for what you can offer.

About Beam Reach Consulting Group

Beam Reach Consulting Group is a rapidly growing Woman Owned Small Business focused on addressing the complex infrastructure improvement challenges facing the U.S. Our growing team of engineers, scientists, economists, and business leaders work with national leaders in government and industry to develop innovative, affordable, and sustainable approaches to these challenges. 

Beam Reach Consulting Group clients include the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. National Laboratories, and national and regional industry associations and businesses.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Equal Opportunity Employer.