The Managing Consultant at Swift plays a central role in leading projects, shaping client engagements, and ensuring high-quality delivery across our service areas. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with consulting experience who enjoys managing multidisciplinary projects, engaging directly with clients, and helping create actionable guidance and trusted results.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership and Delivery
- Lead and manage consulting engagements from scoping through delivery, ensuring deliverables are on time, well-structured, and aligned with client needs.
- Oversee workstreams, coordinate project teams, and guide research, analysis, and reporting.
- Support project budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
Client Engagement
- Serve as a primary point of contact for client teams on assigned projects.
- Present findings and recommendations clearly and confidently to clients.
Research & Analysis
- Conduct rigorous research, analysis and data synthesis.
- Translate complex information into concise, client-ready insights and actionable recommendations.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends, policy developments, and best practices in the power sector.
Business Development
- Contribute to the development of internal tools, templates, and knowledge repositories.
- Contribute to proposal development and scopes of work.
- Support market and opportunity scans to inform Swift’s growth.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in consulting, energy efficiency, policy, or related disciplines.
Demonstrated ability to lead projects and manage client engagements.
Strong analytical and writing skills, with a track record of producing clear, structured deliverables.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
Comfort working both independently and collaboratively in a small, evolving firm.
Experience working with utilities, public agencies, or mission-driven organizations is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in one or more of Swift’s core areas.
Familiarity with power sector, energy policy, or energy-related R&D initiatives.
Prior consulting experience with cross-functional teams.
Characteristics for Success at Swift
Curious, organized, and rigorous in approach.
Collaborative and communicative, with a service-oriented mindset.
Committed to equity-centered innovation and human-centered problem-solving.
Resilient in navigating ambiguity.