Consultant, Strategy Consulting

Ducker Carlisle; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

20 days PTO/year

401(k) matching

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Ducker Carlisle is a premier global market research, strategy consulting and M&A advisory firm with offices across the US and abroad. This Consultant role offers exposure to client teams, rigorous analytics, and opportunities for growth within a boutique firm with a global footprint.

The position can be based in Boston, MA or Troy, MI, with a hybrid work schedule to balance client travel and on-site collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university.
• 2–3 years of experience in strategy consulting.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with analytical modeling, statistics, optimization, and big data manipulation.
• Willingness to travel as travel is integral.
• Familiarity with Python, R, SQL or similar stats packages preferred.
• Pricing experience or managing revenue components preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design analyses using spreadsheets, database tools, statistical analysis and process mapping to meet project goals.
• Conduct analyses utilizing assumption testing and sensitivity analysis.
• Gather research by conducting interviews, literature or Internet searches, and interpreting survey results.
• Author client presentations and other deliverables.
• Present findings to clients and to senior consulting staff.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Excel & PowerPoint

Analytical modeling

Programming languages Python, R, SQL

Travel willingness

Time management

Strategy consulting (2-3 yrs)

Pricing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Named one of America's Top Management Consulting Firms 2026 by Business Insider, Ducker Carlisle is a global market research, strategy consulting and M&A advisory firm that helps the world's largest companies and private equity firms optimize business performance and accelerate growth. Founded in 1961 with offices across the US, Germany, France, UK, India and China, the firm leverages proprietary data, deep industry knowledge and proven methodologies to deliver tailored, industry-specific insights and recommendations across the automotive, heavy truck & equipment, general industrial, building and construction, and private equity sectors. For more information, visit DuckerCarlisle.com.

Why Work for Ducker Carlisle

We are uniquely positioned as a boutique firm with a global footprint serving some of the world’s largest companies. You will have the opportunity to meaningfully impact work across the firm and collaborate with client teams and colleagues across the globe. We strongly encourage growth within the organization and support career planning as part of our performance management process.

We value and recognize our employees’ hard work through Project of the Quarter, employee shoutouts, and regular performance reviews. Collaboration and inclusivity are at the core of our culture. We host frequent social events, organize local volunteer opportunities, and offer hybrid work schedules. Our employees can access a competitive benefits package including 20 days of paid time off/year, 401(k) matching, and medical, dental and vision insurance.

What You’ll Do

Consultants play an integral role within our project teams. Consultants are responsible for conducting both the research and the analysis related to a project and are typically assigned to one or two project teams simultaneously. As a Consultant at Ducker Carlisle, your work will be rigorous, but its impact will be evident. You will have exposure to client facing opportunities. You can expect to learn, be challenged, and be encouraged to grow and develop throughout your career.

This role can be based out of Boston, MA or Troy, MI.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing analyses using spreadsheets, database tools, statistical analysis and process mapping in order to meet project goals
• Conducting analyses utilizing assumption testing and sensitivity analysis
• Gathering research by conducting interviews, searching literature or the Internet and interpreting survey results
• Authoring client presentations and other deliverables
• Presenting findings to clients and to senior consulting staff

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from a top tier university
• 2-3 years of experience in strategy consulting
• Outstanding analytical abilities
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
• Advanced skills within Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with analytical modeling, statistical analysis, optimization, and/or manipulation of large datasets
• Able to conduct analyses utilizing assumption testing and sensitivity analysis
• Strong organizational, multi‐tasking, and time management skills
• Willingness to travel as travel is an integral part of this role
• Familiarity with programming languages Python, R, SQL or statistical packages is preferred
• Pricing experience or experience managing revenue components such as discounts, promotions, rebates, loyalty programs is preferred

Compensation

The estimated base salary range for this role is $90,000 – $115,000 annually. Exact compensation is determined based upon qualifications, experience, and location. Consultants are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance.

Please Note: We encourage all our staff to work from a Ducker Carlisle office as often as is feasible; our hybrid work schedule suggests that most local team members work in the office 3-4 days per week when they are not traveling to clients.

Ducker Carlisle is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, qualified veteran's status, disability, or any other categories protected by law.

Ducker Carlisle is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us if you require an accommodation during the application process.