Senior Consultant

Quadrant Strategies; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Quadrant Strategies, LLC is seeking a Senior Consultant to develop and implement communications strategy for corporate and political clients. You will manage client engagements, lead a small team, and oversee research across qualitative and quantitative methodologies.

The role emphasizes proposal writing, strategy memos, and direct client interaction with opportunities for advancement into leadership roles within the firm.

Qualifications

• Seasoned communications strategist with experience in political or corporate sectors.
• Proven track record in leading client engagements and teams.
• Ability to design, develop and analyze qualitative and quantitative studies.
• Strong written and oral communication, and client service orientation.
• Keen analytical skills with attention to detail and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Work with partners to design and execute client engagements and present findings to clients.
• Directly manage a team of Associates and Senior Associates (typically 1–4 staff).
• Design, develop, implement and analyze qualitative and quantitative studies (polling, focus groups, etc.).
• Manage client projects including resource allocation to meet goals and deadlines.
• Contribute to company operations, vendor relationships, and business development.

Skills

Communications strategy

Client relations

Team leadership

Project management

Analytical writing

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Quadrant Strategies is a fast-paced market research professional services firm that works with Fortune 100 companies on their biggest reputational and business challenges. We use mixed methodology market research to form recommendations, advising top executives on communications and brand strategy to help them grow revenue, reclaim market share, advance their public policy interests, and navigate through some of the world’s highest profile corporate crises. We position ourselves as our client’s go-to partner for some of their most sensitive and high stakes situations, leveraging real data along the way.

Quadrant Strategies was founded in 2015. We have offices in the United States (Washington, DC, and New York City), the United Kingdom (London) and Republic of Serbia (Belgrade). Employees may request to work from any of our offices, pending approval based on need and office availability. Our offices are open on a hybrid work model, with employees working in-office at least three days a week.

Quadrant Strategies provides a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our employees and their families. This includes medical, dental and vision coverage, legal services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave, retirement plan contributions, fitness reimbursements, and paid time off.

Quadrant Strategies is an Equal Opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and non-discriminatory work environment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, citizenship status or any other factors prohibited by law. Quadrant Strategies, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

All candidates must be authorized to work in the country where their home office is located. To learn more about Quadrant, visit our website at www.quadrantstrategies.com.

(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:

• 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