Analyst, Management Consulting (Top Secret Clearance Required)

The Clearing, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clearing, Inc. is seeking an Analyst to support a high-profile, mission-critical project within the Department of War.

Analysts aid in delivering quality client-facing outputs, provide logistical support, and conduct research and analysis to capture knowledge and drive client satisfaction. Successfully candidates will have an active DoD Top Secret clearance (or recent), a bachelor’s degree, 2+ years of relevant experience, and the ability to work onsite in Arlington, Virginia.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance required or held within past two years.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years of work experience in professional services or client-facing environment.
• Ability to work onsite in Arlington, Virginia.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable mindset for ambiguous, fast-paced, high-stakes client environments.
• Desired: change management, strategic planning, strategic communication, program management, and/or organizational design; PMP and/or Change Management certification (e.g., Prosci).

Responsibilities

• Support the development of high-quality client-facing deliverables.
• Design, coordinate, and logistics of internal and external meetings.
• Own knowledge capture during client meetings; co-facilitate meetings as needed.
• Support and/or lead research, data gathering, and analysis to inform client recommendations.
• Contribute to proposal development efforts.
• Apply critical thinking to evaluate needs and craft initial recommendations; refine with team.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

On-site Arlington

Flexible/adaptable

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Description

The Clearing is seeking an Analyst to support a high-profile, mission-critical project within the Department of War.

Analysts at The Clearing support the development of quality deliverables that result in a high degree of project leader and client satisfaction. They provide logistical support and conduct research and analysis. Analysts hold primary responsibility for knowledge capture and assist in the design and facilitation of internal and external meetings. They are expected to develop and maintain general institutional knowledge of their clients and their clients’ culture, organization, and issues. Analysts support business development efforts by assisting with proposal development. The primary focus of an Analyst is to gain a foundational understanding of what it means to be a consultant at a services firm, particularly at The Clearing, including learning the methodologies, techniques, and tools The Clearing uses.

What You’ll Do

• Support the development of high-quality client-facing deliverables
• Support the design, coordination, and logistics of internal and external meetings
• Own knowledge capture responsibility during internal and external client meetings; occasionally co-facilitate internal and external client meetings
• Support and/or lead research, data gathering, and analysis to inform the development of client recommendations and solutions; clearly synthesize and present results
• Contribute to proposal development efforts
• Showcase critical thinking skills to evaluate needs, make initial recommendations, and partner with team members to refine thinking and approaches to client challenges
• Gain a fundamental understanding of change management consulting and The Clearing's methods, techniques, and tools

Requirements

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance (or have had one within the past two years)
• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of work experience, preferably in a professional services or client-facing environment
• Ability to work onsite in Arlington, Virginia
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable mindset to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced, high-stakes client environments
• Desired skills, experiences, and certifications: change management, strategic planning, strategic communication, program management, and/or organizational design experience; PMP and/or Change Management certification (ex., Prosci)

Compensation

The projected annual salary range for this position is between $65,000 and $80,000. Actual compensation and starting salaries are determined by various factors, including the candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills, certifications, clearance level, and internal equity. Once at The Clearing, movement through pay bands is based on performance. Base annual salary is just one component of The Clearing’s total compensation philosophy and approach. Employees are eligible to participate in The Clearing's robust benefits programs, including our incentive compensation (bonus) programs. Please refer to our Careers Page online for a complete list of benefits.

Physical and Mental Requirements

While performing duties of this job, an employee may be required to perform any, or all of the following: attend meetings in and out of the office, travel (sometimes extensively); occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand; communicate effectively (both orally and in writing); ability to effectively use computers and other electronic and standard office equipment; and occasionally exerting up to 10 pounds to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work is primarily sedentary and involves sitting for several hours at a time. Occasionally walking, climbing stairs, and standing occur in this role. Additionally, this job requires certain mental demands, including the ability to exercise judgment, withstand moderate stress, and maintain attention to detail. The Clearing is committed to partnering with all candidates and employees to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to meet these requirements.

The Clearing, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.