Senior Associate, National Security Policy & Investment

Capstone; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

Paid vacation

Travel stipend

401(k)

Job summary

A leading policy analysis firm in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Associate for its National Security team. The ideal candidate will have substantial expertise in aerospace and defense, combined with strong communication and analytical skills. Responsibilities include supporting clients on various projects through research and outreach. A Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in relevant sectors are required. The firm offers a competitive benefits package and values adaptability and initiative in its professionals.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in aerospace and defense sector, public service, consulting, or finance.
• Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident, eligible to work without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in servicing A&D and national security-focused clients.
• Execute projects that involve research, outreach, and written analysis.
• Take initiative and ownership of client relationships.

Skills

Knowledge of the DoD and defense industrial base landscape

Strong communication skills

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Adaptability and quick learning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MA/MBA preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Capstone’s National Security practice focuses on developments with the defense industrial base, US national security policies that drive investment trends, and geopolitical developments that impact US and global security. Capstone seeks to hire an experienced aerospace and defense (A&D) professional to join our National Security team as a Senior Associate. This person will support the team in servicing A&D and national security-focused investor and corporate clients by executing projects, including by research, outreach, and conducting written analysis across these and related themes.

Qualifications

• Established knowledge of the DoD and defense industrial base landscape
• Experience leading successful consulting/advisory engagements
• Knowledge of the investment implications of policy and regulation on the aerospace and defense sector Experience leading successful consulting/advisory engagements
• Highly adaptable, and a quick learner on a diverse set of issues related to national security, aerospace and defense and geopolitics
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize among competing demands
• Is motivated by providing excellent advisory services to a diverse and prominent client base
• Takes initiative and ownership of projects and client relationships, from conception through execution of work
• Strong communication skills, including poise and confidence in public speaking and client facing engagements. Ever-present professionalism and respect for colleagues and clients
• Ability to generate and clearly articulate powerful insights and recommendations from complex and varied information

Education and Experience

• At least 3 years of experience in the aerospace and defense sector, public service, consulting, or finance
• Bachelor's Degree required, MA/MBA preferred
• Excellent presentation and PowerPoint skills
• Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident, eligible to work without sponsorship

Capstone is a leading Washington, DC-based policy analysis and regulatory due diligence firm, which advises institutional investors – hedge funds, private equity firms, and mutual funds – and companies on how public policy impacts investments, companies and business decisions. Our firm balances sophisticated policy and investment analysis in the healthcare, financial services, energy, TMT, and national security/defense sectors, and advises some of the largest and most sophisticated institutional investors and companies in the U.S. and Europe.

Capstone offers a competitive benefits package, including health, vision, dental insurance, paid vacation, travel stipend and 401(k). This position is based in our Washington D.C. office. Capstone is in-person Monday thru Thursday with flexible work from home Fridays.