EPiC Associate Consultant - Strategy & Execution

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Denver seeks an EPiC Associate Consultant to join a fast-paced team delivering results for clients and internal partners. From day one you’ll contribute to analysis, presentations, and project deliverables while growing your consulting skills and professional confidence.

Based in Denver, CO, the role emphasizes structured problem solving, clear communication, and collaborative work with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to build professional networks through client relationships.
• Comfort across diverse industries and projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with client interviews and surveys to determine needs and goals.
• Translate objectives into requirements for future-state design.
• Perform primary and secondary research to provide insights and recommendations.
• Synthesize data and present findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Support drafting and development of major project deliverables.
• Assist with project planning and status reporting.
• Communicate with senior leaders in a structured manner.
• Build positive client relationships and ensure satisfaction.
• Cultivate professional network across clients and internal teams.
• Support engagements spanning strategy, operations, and transformation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Adaptability

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As an EPiC Associate Consultant, you will be a part of a fast-paced environment helping clients and internal business partners solve complex problems and delivering exceptional results. EPiC accelerates how quickly you learn, contribute, and build confidence as a consultant. From day one, you’ll do real work with a team that expects a lot and invests in your growth.

You’llcontribute to client work early, owning pieces of analysis,presentation decks, and follow-through.You’llbuild trust through quality, responsiveness, and strong attention to detail.You’lllearn bydoing withrapid feedback. Project leads will give direct input, andyou’llapply it quickly. Your core consulting skills will develop through real work.You’llbe supported by a clear system. A people leader guides your development, a mentor helps you navigate day to day, and a cohort builds connection and accountability.

You’lltake on more ownership over time.You’llstart with structure and quickly move toward more independent responsibility as your confidence and capability grow. And most importantly,you’llshow up as a Pioneer, modeling what it means to be Humble, Hungry, and Connected.

Responsibilities include:

While each day and project will be different, below is a list of some of the typical activities that our Associate Consultants perform on our various project teams:

• Working with clients todeterminetheir needs and goals by conducting interviews and surveys
• Translate businessobjectivesinto requirements to support future-state designrelated topeople,process,ortechnology ensuring client needs are captured and delivered
• Perform primary and secondary research tasks to provide impactful, actionable insights and recommendations
• Synthesize complex quantitative or qualitative data sets in a simple, intuitive format, and present findings in a clear and concise manner
• Support the drafting and development of all major project deliverables
• Assistwith critical project management tasks such as project planning and status reporting
• Communicate effectively with all audiences, including senior leaders, in a structured manner
• Build positive working relationships with clients and ensure client satisfaction
• Proactively cultivate and expand your professional network across clients and internal teams
• Support engagements spanning strategy,businessoperations, andtransformationwork, adapting quickly to new industries and problem types
• Contribute to business cases, roadmaps, and implementation plans that translate strategy into action

Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively (verbal and written)
• Demonstrated ability to expand professional networks through strategic relationship building
• Comfort working across a variety of industries, functions, and project types as a generalist
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Comfort navigating ambiguity in fast-changing organizational environments and managing multiple assignments
• Adaptability and eagerness to learn new industries, tools, and methodologies quickly
• Curious mindset,asks clarifying questions and checks for shared understanding
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
• High levelofproficiencywith the Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to commute to various clients in the metropolitan area this role is based in
• Bachelor's Degree

Location:

• This role is based in Denver, CO
• Pioneer Denver Office:2500 Walnut Street, Denver, CO

Compensation:

• The expected compensation range for this role will be between $65,000- $70,000 per year