Associate Management Consultant

Calibrate North LLC.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing strategy consulting firm in Arlington is seeking an Associate Consultant who will manage and support project workstreams, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality consulting solutions. Candidates should possess strong analytical and research skills, and have a minimum of 4 years of experience in management consulting. Responsibilities include conducting research, developing client deliverables, and facilitating communications with stakeholders. This is a full-time position requiring residency in the Washington, DC area and the ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in management consulting or a closely related field.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research and analytical skills.
• Experience conducting primary and secondary research, including market research and executive interviews.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support consulting project workstreams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
• Conduct research and analysis on policy, technology, operational challenges, and societal trends.
• Develop executive-level reports, presentations, and client-facing deliverables.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Research proficiency

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Project management support

Mentoring junior team members

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Clearance: All qualified candidates must be able to obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance

This is a new position with our client which is a growing strategy consulting firm based in Arlington.

Overview

The Associate Consultant will support and manage project workstreams, executing tasks independently and contributing to the delivery of high-quality consulting solutions. The role requires strong analytical abilities, research proficiency, effective stakeholder engagement, and experience supporting project management activities. The Associate Consultant will participate in the development of client deliverables, facilitate executive discussions, and support proposal development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support consulting project workstreams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
• Integrate qualitative and quantitative research into analysis activities aligned with project objectives.
• Conduct research and analysis on policy, technology, operational challenges, and societal trends to develop insights and recommendations.
• Provide project management support, including task tracking, scheduling, and quality assurance.
• Lead or support stakeholder engagement activities through structured communication and facilitation.
• Conduct executive-level interviews and synthesize findings into actionable insights.
• Develop executive-level reports, presentations, and other client-facing deliverables.
• Support proposal development and contribute to the articulation of engagement value.
• Mentor junior team members as needed.
• Facilitate small and large group meetings, including senior executive sessions and workshops.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in management consulting or a closely related field.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; master’s degree preferred.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research and analytical skills.
• Experience conducting primary and secondary research, including market research and executive interviews.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly.
• Experience facilitating meetings and workshops with senior-level stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Residency in the Washington, DC metropolitan area with ability to commute regularly for hybrid on-site/virtual work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) projects.
• Familiarity with research and development organizations, emerging technologies, or innovation activities.
• Experience with artificial intelligence, automation, or data analytics.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting