Experienced Associate Consultant

The Bridgespan Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bridgespan Group is seeking an Associate Consultant in Washington, D.C. to join our mission-driven consulting teams, partnering with colleagues at all levels to analyze complex issues and inform strategic decisions for social impact outcomes. ACs work 50-55 hours per week on average with travel 1-2 times a month.

You will start local to a Bridgespan office and may relocate to the Boston office; visas are not sponsored for U.S. roles.

Qualifications

• 18+ months of strategy consulting experience at a top tier consulting firm is required.
• Strong academic background
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to apply a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in analysis
• Highly self-motivated
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Strong commitment to teamwork
• Commitment to the nonprofit sector

Responsibilities

• Evaluate complex business challenges using hypothesis-driven problem solving to develop insights
• Conduct qualitative analysis through interviews with client stakeholders and quantitative analysis such as financial modeling and projections, to develop data driven recommendations
• Prepare and deliver clear and compelling client materials including Power Point presentations, Excel models and other written deliverables
• Adapt to evolving project needs by incorporating feedback and refining work products and delivering high-quality work in a deadline-driven environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

DEI in analysis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Nonprofit sector commitment

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

Are you passionate about solving society’s toughest problems?

Are you attracted to the analytical rigor of strategy consulting?

Are you looking for a team-based working environment where your colleagues would share your passion for equity and social impact?

If you answered “yes” to all of these questions, we invite you to explore the Associate Consultant role with The Bridgespan Group.

About The Bridgespan Group

The Bridgespan Group (“Bridgespan”) is a global nonprofit that aims to build a better world by strengthening the ability of mission-driven organizations, philanthropists, impact investors, and corporations to achieve breakthrough results in addressing society’s most important challenges and opportunities.

Founded in 2000, Bridgespan has offices in Boston, Johannesburg, Mumbai, New York, San Francisco, and Singapore. Across these six locations, we have a diverse team of staff with varied backgrounds and experience across multiple sectors. We work with social change organizations such as TaRL Africa, Tiko, and CAMFED; philanthropies and foundations such as OSF, Women First Fund, and The Ford Foundation; impact investors such as TPG’s Rise Fund, Black Ambition, and AfricInvest; and bold funding collaboratives such as TED’s Audacious Project and Co-Impact.

Bridgespan aims for a world where all people have the opportunity to flourish. Given how society works today—as manifest in systems and mindsets that have developed over time—that opportunity is not accessible to all. We are committed to equity, specifically to doing work to help ensure that race, gender, and other dimensions of identity are not determinants of life outcomes and to building an organization where the diverse set of individuals we need can thrive in pursuit of their full professional potential, and to proactively addressing the systems that help or hinder these goals. It is a commitment to both external equity work and internal inclusivity that gets Bridgespan closer to achieving its mission.

About the Associate Consultant Position

Associate Consultants (ACs) are integral members of Bridgespan’s consulting teams, partnering with colleagues at all levels to analyze complex issues, develop evidence-based insights, and support recommendations that help clients achieve greater impact. Through curiosity, critical thinking, analytical problem-solving and collaboration, ACs help inform strategic decision-making and drive meaningful outcomes.

Once fully onboarded, ACs will follow our 50-50 staffing model working on two projects at a time with different teams. ACs enter as generalists, projects range considerably in topic and client profile, making it ideal for candidates who are enthusiastic about exploring the full range of work we do. Topics range considerably from education to public health to criminal justice, and much more. Our client portfolio includes philanthropists or philanthropic institutions; nonprofits or movements; and impact investors.

Associate Consultants work 50-55 hours per week on average, with variations week to week in response to client needs. Travel required could be 1-2 times a month depending on projects.

What you’ll do:

• Evaluate complex business challenges using hypothesis-driven problem solving to develop insights that shape decisions
• Conduct qualitative analysis through interviews with client stakeholders and quantitative analysis such as financial modeling and projections, to develop data driven recommendations
• Prepare and deliver clear and compelling client materials including Power Point presentations, Excel models and other written deliverables
• Adapt to evolving project needs by incorporating feedback and refining work products and delivering high-quality work in a deadline-driven environment.

How Bridgespan will support you:

While much of the learning occurs on the job, ACs attend formalized training sessions throughout their career at Bridgespan, beginning with an extensive orientation program. As ACs progress, they gain access to additional training focused on developing deeper consulting skills. While the work is rigorous and the learning curve steep, Bridgespan invests in helping each Associate Consultant build the fundamentals of a successful career: cracking tough problems, communicating solutions with clients and teams, and collaborating with experienced Consultants and Managers.

Experienced Associate Consultant Qualifications

18+ months of strategy consulting experience at a top tier consulting firm is required.

• Strong academic background
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to apply a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in analysis
• Highly self-motivated
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Strong commitment to teamwork
• Commitment to the nonprofit sector

Compensation

We are committed to equitable and transparent compensation. Salary ranges for Advisory roles are tiered and based on level and years of experience.

Senior Associate Consultant: $105,000

Location

We expect all colleagues, including experienced ACs, to start their careers local to a Bridgespan office, given the apprenticeship nature of much of our work. All local Bridgespanners are expected to work from a Bridgespan office at least 2 days per week. For this role in particular, candidates should be willing to relocate to the Boston office, if not already local. This policy is designed to offer meaningful opportunity for in-person relationship building and mentorship, while also offering staff considerable flexibility.

Please note:

• Visas: We are unable to sponsor visas of any kind for roles based in our U.S. offices. This includes OPT, as it will require sponsorship in the future. You must be able to work in the U.S. at the time of your application.
• One application: We ask that you apply ONLY to the office you are local to or willing to relocate to as we cannot accommodate offer transfers. You can rank your second and third choice offices.

At the Bridgespan Group, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are passionate about helping our clients achieve breakthrough results. An organization that reflects the diversity of our clients and their beneficiaries will produce deeper relationships, engagement, and insights. Bridgespan is committed to providing equal opportunities. We serve diverse organizations and are committed to non-discrimination. Bridgespan will not discriminate against any employee with respect to any term or condition of employment, including but not limited to less favorable treatment, exclusion from employment or employment opportunities (including hiring, assignment, performance assessment and promotion) on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, gender (including pregnancy), gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, expression, veteran’s status or other protected characteristic or status. We actively partner with organizations representing minority concerns and interests to build high-performing teams that mirror the communities we serve.

All company sponsored programs including training, job, social and recreational activities are required to be nondiscriminatory and all human resource practices are monitored to ensure equal opportunity.