Climate Change Risk Manager

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

None

What You Will Do

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced Manager to support the firm’s evolving obligations in climate change mitigation and social development obligations levied by statute or regulation in jurisdictions the company operates or required by clients with which the company chooses to engage. The successful candidate will have expertise in greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting and decarbonization pathways, as well as managing progress against company science based targets. This Manager will partner with stakeholders across the firm to provide oversight on our annual ESG Report and the reuse of its content throughout the year, and managing progress against company goals. The ideal candidate has a passion for sustainability, strong attention to detail, and the ability to influence/collaborate with multiple teams across the enterprise. This is an internal Operations opening within Corporate Services.

Reporting into Guidehouse’s Enterprise Risk Management Director, the Enterprise Risk Management Manager will provide support to the broader Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Department through ongoing oversight, development and maturing of the firms Sustainability and

Social Development services and programs.

Responsibilities

The Manager will be responsible for orchestrating inputs to the annual Sustainability Report along with supporting the ERM Departments services provided to our internal clients:

• Measuring and reporting on Sustainability-related data
• Ensuring the appropriate application and reporting on Greenhouse Gas accounting best practices for Guidehouse businesses
• Client and Teaming Partner Due Diligence – Manage and mature the firms Due Diligence program to include sustainability metrics. Perform due diligence screenings, review results and monitor for any restricted entities using a third-party compliance manager tool.
• Pursuit Management: Risk, Gate and Consultation – Engage with client facing Pursuit Teams to provide support on engagement risk related to sustainability or social development obligations and representations. Review and monitor risk factors associated with opportunities that Guidehouse teams are pursuing.
• Audit Participation: Select risk services are in scope for internal and external audits, participation as an auditee may be required.
• Training: Develop and provide training related to risk management services.
• Policy & Procedures: Regularly reviews policies and procedures to ensure they are current.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s Degree; Four (4) years additional professional experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Seven (7) + years of professional experience
• Experience with Greenhouse Gas accounting best practices and protocol standards
• Experience and knowledge of Decarbonization Pathways relevant to global professional services organizations
• Knowledge of global reporting standards and evolving climate regulations
• Recognize the importance of sustainable business practices.
• Critical Thinking and Analytical skills with a multidisciplinary perspective.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience,
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Dynamics
• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with leadership at the project, Segment, and C-Suite and colleagues with diverse, mutli-cultural attributes
• Strong organizational skills, including process ownership and management
• Ability to work on time-sensitive issues and apply problem-solving skills

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Knowledge of CDP and Ecovadis
• A qualification or certification in greenhouse gas accounting(i.e., GHG management institute certification, GHG accounting graduate certificate
• Project Management experience (CAPM or PMP a plus)
• Audit Readiness and Remediation experience
• Professional Services and Consulting experience

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 Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.