Job Description

Title: Associate Management Consultant

Location: Arlington, VA (hybrid)

Terms: Full-Time/Permanent

Clearance: All qualified candidates must be able to obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance

*This is a new position with our client which is a growing strategy consulting firm based in Arlington.

Overview:

The Associate Consultant will support and manage project workstreams, executing tasks independently and contributing to the delivery of high-quality consulting solutions. The role requires strong analytical abilities, research proficiency, effective stakeholder engagement, and experience supporting project management activities. The Associate Consultant will participate in the development of client deliverables, facilitate executive discussions, and support proposal development.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and support consulting project workstreams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
• Integrate qualitative and quantitative research into analysis activities aligned with project objectives.
• Conduct research and analysis on policy, technology, operational challenges, and societal trends to develop insights and recommendations.
• Provide project management support, including task tracking, scheduling, and quality assurance.
• Lead or support stakeholder engagement activities through structured communication and facilitation.
• Conduct executive-level interviews and synthesize findings into actionable insights.
• Develop executive-level reports, presentations, and other client-facing deliverables.
• Support proposal development and contribute to the articulation of engagement value.
• Mentor junior team members as needed.
• Facilitate small and large group meetings, including senior executive sessions and workshops.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in management consulting or a closely related field.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; master’s degree preferred.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research and analytical skills.
• Experience conducting primary and secondary research, including market research and executive interviews.
• Demonstrated project management experience supporting client engagements.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly.
• Experience facilitating meetings and workshops with senior-level stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Residency in the Washington, DC metropolitan area with ability to commute regularly for hybrid on-site/virtual work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) projects.
• Familiarity with research and development organizations, emerging technologies, or innovation activities.
• Experience with artificial intelligence, automation, or data analytics.

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