Consulting Analyst – Defense, Diplomacy, Intelligence, Defense & Security

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Washington, DC, seeks an entry-level government consulting assistant to help federal clients solve complex challenges. You will design programs, measure performance, and analyze data to support decision making.

The role emphasizes collaboration with senior management, development of learning materials, and involvement in business development activities, with security clearance eligibility required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program through Fall 2026 and graduate by Summer 2027.
• Eligible for Public Trust, Secret, or higher level federal/government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Help government clients identify, evaluate, and solve complex challenges
• Design, develop, launch, and improve projects and programs aligned with strategic goals
• Develop and implement performance metrics and measurement tools
• Analyze projects and programs, identify risks, and develop mitigations
• Document and evaluate business processes and recommend improvements
• Apply analytical, problem-solving, and reporting techniques
• Produce emails, memos, and executive briefings
• Research client problems and formulate solutions collaboratively
• Collect and analyze data to improve decision-making
• Analyze and develop policies and procedures
• Assist with business development, proposals, and account meetings
• Participate in coaching and mentoring programs
• Assist in developing learning materials and courses
• Support recruiting programs and initiatives
• Interact with senior client management and develop relevant skills

Skills

Analytical Skills

Data Analysis

Data Visualization

Problem-Solving Techniques

Technical Writing

Client-Facing Communication

Project Management Principles

Policy Analysis

Team Collaboration

Strong Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Help government clients identify, evaluate, and solve complex challenges
• Design, develop, launch, and improve projects and programs aligned with strategic goals and missions
• Develop and implement performance metrics and measurement tools
• Analyze projects and programs, identify risks, and develop, apply, and monitor mitigations
• Document and evaluate business processes and recommend improvements
• Apply analytical, problem-solving, and reporting techniques
• Produce emails, memos, issue papers, presentations, executive briefings, and other communications
• Research client problems and formulate and recommend solutions collaboratively
• Collect and analyze data, produce models and visualizations, and draw conclusions to improve decision-making
• Analyze and develop or improve policies and procedures
• Assist with business development, proposals, white papers, and account meetings
• Participate in coaching and mentoring programs
• Assist in developing learning and development materials, courses, and presentations
• Support recruiting programs and initiatives
• Interact with senior client management and develop technical, business development, client service, leadership, project management, and people development skills

Requirements

• 0 years of experience required
• Bachelor's degree
• Must still be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program through Fall 2026 and graduate by Summer 2027
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust, Secret, or higher level of federal/government security clearance
• US Citizenship is required for security clearance
• Strong analytical and communications skills
• Preferred backgrounds include Public Policy, Government, International Studies, Accounting, Finance, Business, IT, Computer Science, Audit Readiness, Data Science, Communications, and STEM majors
• Knowledge and understanding of project management principles and project management phases
• Experience working in teams to produce high-impact work products, reports, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to create and edit technical and non-technical written work products and graphical presentations
• Ability to analyze problems from multiple angles and apply varied solutions
• Ability to participate in client-facing discussions and meetings
• Ability to synthesize information quickly and learn new skills
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Interest in a consulting career, preferably government/federal/DoD consulting
• Desire to support public sector clients with a national security mission

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to develop and implement performance metrics, analyze data, and produce high-impact reports and presentations. Familiarity with project management principles and a desire to support public sector clients in a consulting capacity are essential.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Analytical Skills
• Project Management Principles
• Technical Writing
• Data Analysis
• Client-Facing Communication

Hard Skills

• Performance Metrics Development
• Data Visualization
• Problem-Solving Techniques
• Business Process Improvement
• Policy Analysis

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Coaching and Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Public Trust Security Clearance
• Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

• Public Policy
• Government Consulting
• National Security
• Federal Consulting
• STEM Majors