Associate Consultant (Immediate Hire)

Cicero™, part of MGT; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking Associate Consultants in Washington D.C. and Salt Lake City. In this role, you will lead small teams of Analysts, engage directly with clients, and manage impactful initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background, 3+ years in relevant fields, and excellent analytical and communication skills. This position offers a dynamic environment for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in management/strategy consulting or similar environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead small teams of Analysts in research and analysis.
• Engage directly with clients to understand their needs.
• Manage diverse and impactful internal initiatives.

Skills

Focus Group Facilitation

In‑depth Interviews

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams/Outlook

Note Taking

Private Equity Transactions

Project Planning

Proposal Writing

Secondary Research

Segmentation and Conjoint Analysis

Survey Creation, Fielding and Analysis

Education

Undergraduate degree

Advanced graduate degree (MBA, PhD, MPA, etc.)

Job description

At Cicero-MGT, Associate Consultants are deeply involved in every aspect of the consulting process and challenged every day by colleagues and project leads to develop new skills and achieve professional goals. As a Cicero Associate Consultant, you will:

• Lead small teams of Analysts in research and analysis that define our strategic recommendations
• Work closely with Engagement Managers to guide teams through projects such as (but not limited to)
• Organization Transformation
• Private Equity Due‑Diligence
• Strategic Development/Implementation
• Market Research & Assessments
• Engage directly with clients to understand their needs and implement original, creative solutions
• Manage diverse and impactful internal initiatives

While there is no single educational or professional background that best prepares you for a fulfilling career at Cicero‑MGT, we typically look for the following qualifications:

• Advanced graduate degree (MBA, PhD, MPA, etc.) preferred, but not required; undergraduate degree required
• Excellent academic record and grade point average
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills
• 3+ years of experience in management/strategy consulting, non‑profits, think tanks, startups, financial services, or similar environments
• Ability to think independently and meaningfully collaborate with teams
• Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas in English, both verbally and in writing (additional languages are always welcome and appreciated)
• Effective organization skills and ability to multi‑task
• Exceptional ambition and leadership skills in academic, professional, or extracurricular settings

There is no single skill set that best prepares you for a fulfilling career at Cicero‑MGT, but the below skills are incredibly useful in our work:

• Focus Group Facilitation
• In‑depth Interviews
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Teams/Outlook
• Note Taking
• Private Equity Transactions
• Project Planning
• Proposal Writing
• Secondary Research
• Segmentation and Conjoint Analysis
• Survey Creation, Fielding and Analysis

NOTE: We currently do not accept candidates that require sponsorship, nor are we able to provide sponsorship opportunities to candidates.

Positions are available in Salt Lake City and Washington D.C.