Strategy Consulting, Senior Analyst/Associate

Who are we looking for?

Due to sustained business growth in line with our scaling strategy, we are seeking Senior Analysts or Associates with experience in and a passion for the aerospace, defense, and government sector. The candidate will be excited to apply sector knowledge, strategy and M&A advisory skills to complex, mission-driven markets at the intersection of industry, government and capital markets. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the Aerospace, Defense and Government sector with experience either in strategy consulting, strategy/corporate development teams in industry or private equity.

Successful applicants must demonstrate

• •Strong interest in aerospace, defense and government sector with proof points of experience
• •An interest in working on transformative strategy and M&A diligence engagements
• •Experience in management consulting and/or corporate strategy and development
• •Motivation and enthusiasm to work in a fast-paced environment on consequential client projects
• •Strong interpersonal and team working skills, as well as presence to be directly involved with senior client executives
• •Rigorous analytical skills and comfort with guiding teams through complex quantitative analysis, including revenue models, market sizing, budget analysis, and competitive assessments
• •An ability to combine these skillsets with a core understanding of client needs to drive clarity and confidence for consequential project outcomes
• •Preparedness to work in-person based in the Washington DC area as part of an engaged firm culture
• Primary day-to-day responsibilities
• •Execute and deliver strategy and M&A projects on close-knit project teams working with peers, and project managers
• •Engage in research and analysis to support consequential client initiatives such as growth strategies and M&A due diligences
• •Work with Partners and Principals on business development initiatives
• •Have a growing role mentoring junior analysts and collaborating with peers across the firm, be a steward of our sector IP
• •Deliver/communicate reports and findings to client management and/or executive leadership

Preferred qualifications

• •2 to 5 years of work experience in strategy, corporate development, M&A, or private equity roles in the Aerospace, Defense or Government Services sector or at consulting firms
• •Strong Bachelor’s academic background; MBA or advanced degree also highly relevant
• •Strong acumen in business writing and communication with team members and senior clients
• •Excellent quantitative skills with clear examples of market, operational or financial model-making
• •Experience working on teams and interfacing with senior executives
• •Knowledge of and experience working with industry data sources and core Microsoft Office applications
• •Applicants must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• •Application requirements include a CV/resume and cover letter.