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At 1898 & Co., part of Burns & McDonnell, we partner with clients to drive enterprise-wide transformation through innovative business strategy, operational excellence, and change leadership. Our Business Strategy & Transformation (BS&T) team helps organizations align strategy to execution, improve performance, modernize operations, and successfully navigate complex change initiatives across critical infrastructure markets.
The Consultant role supports the delivery of business strategy and transformation engagements, with a focus on the power and utilities sector. This position plays a key role in project execution by performing analysis, developing deliverables, and supporting client engagement activities. Consultants work collaboratively with project teams and client stakeholders to address challenges related to strategy, operations, capital programs, and organizational transformation.
This role provides the opportunity to build foundational consulting skills while developing industry expertise in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.
What You’ll Do
Engagement Delivery & Execution
- Assist project leaders and lead aspects of engagement execution, including workplan development, analysis, scheduling, deliverables, and quality management.
- Assist project leaders with planning and managing project timelines, deliverables, and resources.
- Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful execution of projects.
- Adhere to QA/QC standards and support high-quality project delivery.
Analysis, Reporting & Strategy Support
- Analyze data to identify insights and trends that inform strategic and operational decisions.
- Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate findings and recommendations to clients.
- Support current-state assessments and development of future-state strategies.
- Support the design and implementation of transformation initiatives, including process improvements, technology adoption, and organizational change.
Client Engagement & Relationship Support
- Assist, and occasionally lead, facilitation of client meetings and workshops to gather information, present findings, and discuss recommendations.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships to support engagement success and client satisfaction.
- Provide training and support to clients on new processes, tools, and methodologies.
Team, Business Development & Knowledge Contribution
- Assist project leaders with business development activities, including proposal development, project planning, and budgeting.
- Mentor and support analysts and less experienced team members.
- Support company initiatives and contribute to internal knowledge development.
- Stay informed on industry technologies, leading practices, and emerging trends to support thought leadership.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, finance, accounting or related degree from an accredited program and 3 years of relevant experience required.
- Prior experience associated with critical infrastructure operations and planning or consulting.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Proven ability to lead, educate, and train a team of consultants and analysts in management consulting frameworks.
- Ability to independently solve difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines and to be effective in on-site work environments.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, including identification of critical path items to ensure deliverable deadlines are met.
- Ability to focus on the big picture to effectively and efficiently provide services that meet client needs, while also having the ability to identify and analyze details that are critical to project outcomes.
- Willingness to learn new service offerings as client needs and the market requires changes to the service offerings provided by our group.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT).
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Engineering
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
About 1898 & Co. 1898 & Co. is a business, technology and security solutions consultancy where experience and foresight come together to unlock lasting advancements. We innovate today to fuel our clients’ future growth, catalyzing insights that drive smarter decisions, improve performance and maximize value. As part of Burns & McDonnell, we draw on more than 120 years of deep and broad experience in complex industries as we envision and enable the future for our clients.
Req ID: 265293
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EH #E98 N/A
Description
At 1898 & Co., part of Burns & McDonnell, we partner with clients to drive enterprise-wide transformation through innovative business strategy, operational excellence, and change leadership. Our Business Strategy & Transformation (BS&T) team helps organizations align strategy to execution, improve performance, modernize operations, and successfully navigate complex change initiatives across critical infrastructure markets.
The Consultant role supports the delivery of business strategy and transformation engagements, with a focus on the power and utilities sector. This position plays a key role in project execution by performing analysis, developing deliverables, and supporting client engagement activities. Consultants work collaboratively with project teams and client stakeholders to address challenges related to strategy, operations, capital programs, and organizational transformation.
This role provides the opportunity to build foundational consulting skills while developing industry expertise in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.
What You’ll Do
Engagement Delivery & Execution
- Assist project leaders and lead aspects of engagement execution, including workplan development, analysis, scheduling, deliverables, and quality management.
- Assist project leaders with planning and managing project timelines, deliverables, and resources.
- Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful execution of projects.
- Adhere to QA/QC standards and support high-quality project delivery.
Analysis, Reporting & Strategy Support
- Analyze data to identify insights and trends that inform strategic and operational decisions.
- Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate findings and recommendations to clients.
- Support current-state assessments and development of future-state strategies.
- Support the design and implementation of transformation initiatives, including process improvements, technology adoption, and organizational change.
Client Engagement & Relationship Support
- Assist, and occasionally lead, facilitation of client meetings and workshops to gather information, present findings, and discuss recommendations.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships to support engagement success and client satisfaction.
- Provide training and support to clients on new processes, tools, and methodologies.
Team, Business Development & Knowledge Contribution
- Assist project leaders with business development activities, including proposal development, project planning, and budgeting.
- Mentor and support analysts and less experienced team members.
- Support company initiatives and contribute to internal knowledge development.
- Stay informed on industry technologies, leading practices, and emerging trends to support thought leadership.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, finance, accounting or related degree from an accredited program and 3 years of relevant experience required.
- Prior experience associated with critical infrastructure operations and planning or consulting.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Proven ability to lead, educate, and train a team of consultants and analysts in management consulting frameworks.
- Ability to independently solve difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines and to be effective in on-site work environments.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, including identification of critical path items to ensure deliverable deadlines are met.
- Ability to focus on the big picture to effectively and efficiently provide services that meet client needs, while also having the ability to identify and analyze details that are critical to project outcomes.
- Willingness to learn new service offerings as client needs and the market requires changes to the service offerings provided by our group.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT).
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Engineering
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
About 1898 & Co. 1898 & Co. is a business, technology and security solutions consultancy where experience and foresight come together to unlock lasting advancements. We innovate today to fuel our clients’ future growth, catalyzing insights that drive smarter decisions, improve performance and maximize value. As part of Burns & McDonnell, we draw on more than 120 years of deep and broad experience in complex industries as we envision and enable the future for our clients.
Req ID: 265293
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EH #E98 N/A
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Business Transformation Consultant
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to business transformation duties. A degree in management information systems, organizational change, or business strategy maps more cleanly than a general liberal arts credential. Build your resume and cover letter to surface that connection explicitly.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific job title and worksite location. Run your role through the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code before you enter salary conversations, so you know the floor your offer must clear.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Target employers with a documented H-1B visa filing history in consulting and transformation roles. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified LCA sponsorship records, so you're applying to companies that have navigated this process before rather than introducing it cold.
Clarify multi-site project assignments upfront
Business transformation work often moves across client sites. Each worksite location requires its own certified LCA. Before accepting an offer, confirm your employer has a process for filing site-specific LCAs whenever your project assignment changes, not just at initial hire.
Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation case
The O*NET occupation profile for management consultants documents the degree-level knowledge domains the role requires. Reference these formal skill descriptors when your employer prepares the support letter for your I-129 petition, reinforcing why the position meets specialty occupation standards.
Account for the H-1B cap and plan your timing
Most Business Transformation Consultant roles at private firms are subject to the annual H-1B cap. The selection rules have changed recently, so confirm current mechanics directly with USCIS. Missing a registration window means waiting a full year, so align your job search and offer timeline accordingly.
H-1B Visa Business Transformation Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Business Transformation Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, it typically does. USCIS looks for roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business administration, management information systems, organizational development, or a related discipline. Business transformation work involves change management frameworks, process redesign, and strategic analysis at a level that directly maps to these degree fields. Your employer's support letter should document the theoretical and practical knowledge the role demands.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Business Transformation Consultants?
Large management consulting firms, enterprise technology companies, and Big Four professional services organizations have established H-1B sponsorship programs and regularly file LCAs for transformation and change management roles. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in consulting, so you can identify active sponsors by role type and location rather than relying on firm reputation alone.
How does project-based consulting work affect my H-1B status if I move between client sites?
Each new worksite location requires a separate certified LCA filed with DOL before you begin work there. Your employer must track project assignments and file site-specific LCAs whenever you shift to a client location not covered by the original certification. Confirm your employer has an internal process for this before accepting an offer, since gaps in LCA coverage create compliance exposure for both parties.
How long does H-1B status last for a Business Transformation Consultant?
USCIS grants initial H-1B status for up to three years. Your employer can file an extension for an additional three years, bringing the standard maximum to six years. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if you've reached specific milestones in an employment-based green card process, such as an approved I-140 petition or a priority date that has been pending for at least a year.
What documentation should I prepare before my employer files the H-1B petition?
You'll need official transcripts and your degree certificate showing your field of study, plus any professional certifications relevant to transformation and change management work. USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence if the degree-to-role connection isn't self-evident, so a detailed position description tying your credentials to specific job duties strengthens the petition. If your degree is from a foreign institution, a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization is typically required.