Associate, Implementation

Mcchrystalgroup; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

McChrystal Group is looking for an Associate to join their Implementation Practice in Alexandria, Virginia. This role will involve supporting senior executives, contributing to complex client engagements, and working in small cross-functional teams. Associates will develop analytical, communication, and execution skills through close mentorship.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 1–3 years of professional experience, and a strong eagerness to learn sales and business development in a consulting context. The position requires travel up to 75%.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of professional experience, ideally in consulting or sales.
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Eager to learn sales fundamentals and business development.

Responsibilities

• Support complex client engagements from diagnosis to execution.
• Assist in executing project workstreams aligned with client objectives.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

AI-enabled productivity tools

Job description

About McChrystal Group

McChrystal Group is a leadership and management consulting firm that partners with executive teams to solve their most complex performance and coordination challenges. Founded in 2011 by General (Ret.) Stanley McChrystal, we help organizations operate with the speed, alignment, and cohesion required to succeed in dynamic environments.

Our work is rooted in the Team of Teams framework—a leadership system developed from General McChrystal’s transformation of the Joint Special Operations Command. We believe that enduring performance depends not just on strategy, but on how effectively leaders, teams, and systems work together under pressure.

McChrystal Group consultants work on small, high-impact teams tackling challenges that matter. You’ll work shoulder to shoulder with senior executives, world-class advisors, and teammates who take pride in the quality, integrity, and purpose of their work. The pace is demanding, the problems are complex, and the impact is tangible. People join McChrystal Group because they want to grow as leaders and do work that makes a difference.

Role Overview

The Associate is an integral member of McChrystal Group’s Implementation Practice, the team that partners with senior executives through longer-term, transformational engagements that blend leadership advisory, process improvement, and the design of systems that enable coordinated performance at scale. Implementation teams help clients translate strategy into action by building the capabilities and operating rhythms that sustain results long after our engagement ends.

As an Associate, you will support complex client engagements from diagnosis through execution, contributing to discrete workstreams while learning the fundamentals of consulting, implementation, and client service. You’ll work closely with more seasoned consultants in small, cross‑functional teams—developing analyses, preparing client‑ready materials, supporting workshops, and helping translate executive intent into practical action. Associates are expected to take initiative, learn quickly, and consistently deliver high‑quality, structured work in a fast‑paced environment. Through close mentorship, frequent feedback, and direct exposure to senior client leaders and McChrystal Group’s experienced practitioners, Associates build the analytical, communication, and execution skills required to grow into more senior client‑facing roles.

Our work blends consulting discipline with operational execution. An Associate may support a Fortune 100 client undergoing a leadership and operating model transformation, or contribute to a public‑sector engagement focused on improving coordination and delivery across a complex stakeholder environment. Every project is hands‑on, team‑based, and focused on measurable impact.

Client Delivery & Support

• Assist in executing project workstreams, supporting alignment with client strategy and objectives.
• Help translate executive intent into practical operating models and decision systems.
• Contribute to project planning, milestone tracking, and risk identification.
• Gather and analyze data to support client recommendations and deliverables.

Client Engagement & Sales Growth

• Participate in client meetings, workshops, and presentations, learning to connect analysis to outcomes through clear communication.
• Build relationships with client stakeholders and support business development activities, including opportunity identification and proposal preparation.
• Represent McChrystal Group’s values and value proposition with professionalism and curiosity.

Teamwork & Learning

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, contributing to a culture of feedback, learning, and excellence.
• Seek mentorship from senior consultants and actively participate in internal training and development.
• Document and share learnings to strengthen the firm’s intellectual property.

Business Acumen & Professional Development

• Support the development of ROI cases and impact measurements for client initiatives.
• Incorporate market and competitive insights into project work.
• Pursue ongoing personal and professional growth through mentorship, client exposure, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1–3 years of professional experience, ideally including internships or entry‑level roles in consulting, sales, or relevant private‑sector environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast‑paced, client‑facing settings and deliver results as part of a team.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Eager to learn sales fundamentals and business development in a consulting context.
• Proficiency in MS Office and comfort with data‑driven storytelling.
• Comfort leveraging modern AI‑enabled productivity tools to accelerate analysis, improve quality, and enhance day‑to‑day consulting work.
• Ability and desire to travel up to 75%.