Associate Consultant (Summer 2027)

Nichols College; Dudley (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MGT, a premier management consulting firm, is seeking an Associate to lead small teams of Analysts and collaborate with Engagement Managers on high-impact projects. You will guide work on Organization Transformation, Private Equity Due Diligence, and Strategic Development/Implementation, along with Market Research & Assessments.

Engaging with clients to understand needs and delivering creative solutions while managing internal initiatives are core to the role.

Qualifications

• Advanced graduate degree (MBA, PhD, MPA, etc.) preferred, but not required; undergraduate degree required
• Excellent academic record and GPA
• 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
• Effective organization skills and ability to multi-task
• Exceptional ambition and leadership skills in academic, professional, or extracurricular settings

Responsibilities

• 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 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

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

Advanced degree preferred (MBA/PhD/MPA)

Undergraduate degree required

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams/Outlook

Job description

and the job listing Expires on September 26, 2026

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.

Candidates who advance will receive additional information and scheduling instructions for each stage of the process.

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

To learn more, visit our website at https://mgt.us/ and https://cicerogroup.com/.

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.