Associate Consultant (January and Summer 2027)

Cicero™, part of MGT; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MGT, a premier management consulting firm, is seeking an Associate to join our Salt Lake City or Washington, DC based teams. You will lead small analytic teams, collaborate with Engagement Managers, and deliver research-driven strategic recommendations for private, public, and social sector clients.

Applicants typically hold an advanced degree and have 3+ years of consulting or related experience, with strong English communication, analytical, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Advanced graduate degree preferred but undergraduate required
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• 3+ years of experience in management/strategy consulting or similar environments
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

Responsibilities

• Lead small teams of Analysts in research and analysis to define strategic recommendations
• Collaborate with Engagement Managers to guide teams through projects
• Engage directly with clients to understand needs and implement solutions
• Manage diverse internal initiatives and drive project outcomes

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication (English)

Leadership

Education

MBA, PhD, MPA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams/Outlook

Job description

MGT (formerly Cicero) is a premier management consulting firm focused on implementing data-driven strategies for a broad mix of private, public, and social sector organizations across the globe. MGT uses data and experience to generate insights, create actionable strategies, and drive transformation with an overarching purpose of helping people create and continuously deliver extraordinary results.

At MGT, Associates 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 MGT Associate, 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 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 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

Positions are available in Salt Lake City, Utah or Washington, D.C.

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

MGT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. MGT does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is based solely on qualifications, merit, and business need.