Senior Consultant

Socket.dev; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Senior Consultant to design and manage client engagements, writing proposals, strategies, and memos and presenting findings to clients. You will lead engagements across multiple industries and advance toward leadership roles.

You will directly manage a small team, coordinate resources, and contribute to business development while maintaining high client service standards. The role offers a fast-paced consulting environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with strong academic record.
• Three to seven years' work experience in market research, communications, strategy, consulting or related services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute client engagements, including proposals, strategy and research memos, and client presentations.
• Directly manage a team of Associates and Senior Associates (1-4 staff).
• Develop, implement and analyze qualitative and quantitative studies (polls, focus groups, other).
• Manage client projects and allocate resources to meet goals and deadlines.
• Participate in management and vendor relations to drive business development.

Skills

Communications strategy

Team management

Project management

Client service

Analytical writing

Judgment and discretion

Organization

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Senior Consultant

The Role:

The ideal candidate has experience developing and implementing communications strategy in the political or corporate sectors. This is an opportunity to become a high-level corporate consultant by applying that communications expertise to consulting-style engagements for companies and organizations in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to technology, health care, finance and entertainment.Senior Consultants will manage projects on their own, including interacting with and advising clients directly, with a view to moving to a client and consulting leadership role as soon as they are ready. We provide opportunities for quick advancement and a structured and continuing career development program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with partners to design and execute client engagements, including writing proposals, strategy and research memos and other external reports, and presenting them to clients
• Directly manage a team of Associates and Senior Associates (typically 1-4 staff members)
• Design, develop, implement and analyze qualitative and quantitative studies, such as proprietary polling, focus groups and other research methodologies
• Manage client projects, including allocating resources across the team to meet project goals and deadlines
• Participate in the management and operations of the company, including developing and managing vendor relationships, overseeing the operations of their own team, and helping drive business development

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experienced communications strategist
• Experienced and effective team and project manager
• Thrives under pressure and in fast paced situations
• Shows a passion for learning about different industries and clients' reputational challenges
• Keen analytical and writing ability with a demonstrated track record of generating insight
• Demonstrated orientation toward client service
• Strong oral communication and writing skills and a keen attention to detail
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and perfect discretion
• Highly organized, with excellent time management skills; capable of managing across multiple projects at once

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree
• Strong academic record
• Three to seven years' work experience, preferably in market research, communications, strategy, consulting or related professional services
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

COMPENSATION:

$100,000 - $120,000