Specialist Analyst, Global Business Policy Council

Kearney; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 96,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Home office stipend

Wellness program

Job summary

Kearney is seeking a Specialized Consultant to join the Global Business Policy Council and support foresight and strategic analysis across multiple client engagements. You will conduct research, craft forward-looking insights, and help prepare presentations and proposals for senior leadership.

The role requires strong writing, analytical thinking, and collaboration. A minimum of 3 years’ experience and degrees in relevant fields are essential; a dynamic portfolio of responsibilities awaits in a

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience.
• Background in international politics and macroeconomics, including a bachelor’s and graduate degree in a relevant field.
• Experience writing short-form articles for external publication.
• Broad knowledge of global affairs, public policy, and international business trends.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and the capacity to integrate diverse inputs.
• Demonstrated writing ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong production capabilities in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Flexibility and enthusiasm for taking on a dynamic portfolio of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis in support of GBPC’s thought-leadership products with a focus on routine short-form pieces.
• Support macroeconomic scenario and forecasting activity.
• Support selective Council and Kearney Foresight client engagements as needed.
• Develop Council presentations, videos, qualifications, proposals, client briefings, etc.; conduct research and analysis; support event design and execution.
• Provide GBPC support to priority Kearney consulting practices as assigned.

Skills

Strong writing ability

Analytical mindset

Effective communication skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s and graduate degree in a relevant field

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

About Kearney

As one of the original firms, we’ve never lost sight of the fact that consulting is a people business. A global partnership in more than 40 countries, our people make us who we are. We’re individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with.

Global Business Policy Council

Established in 1992 by Kearney’s Chairman Emeritus Paul Laudicina, the Global Business Policy Council (GBPC) is a strategic service within Kearney designed to help leaders anticipate and plan for the future. The Council was meant to address critical over‑the‑horizon issues of particular relevance to business, reflecting Kearney’s enduring commitment to promote world‑class strategic foresight and leadership.

GBPC Mandates

• Sponsoring world‑class meetings of business leaders to assess current and future business conditions;
• Generating cutting‑edge analysis of relevant political, economic, and business issues; and
• Providing clients with specific strategic advisory services, including global foresight, scenario analysis, strategic planning, risk management, competitiveness assessments, and issue “deep dives.”

About the Role

The Specialized Consultant works with the Council and Kearney Foresight team and supports operations in all three of the mandate areas identified above.

To succeed in this role you will need superior writing ability, effective communication skills, an analytical mindset, inventiveness, versatility, cleverness, collaboration, and an openness to developing and sharing creative ideas, approaches, and strategies. Attention to detail and consistency is a must.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis in support of the GBPC’s many thought‑leadership products, with a dedicated focus on routine short‑form pieces providing original insights on forward‑looking business‑relevant trends.
• Support macroeconomic scenario and forecasting activity as needed, using projections to reflect anticipated shifts in the operating environment.
• Support selective Council and Kearney Foresight client engagements as needed.
• Develop Council presentations, videos, qualifications, proposals, client briefings, etc., as assigned; conduct research and analysis; support GBPC event design and execution; perform other ad‑hoc project work upon request.
• Provide GBPC support to priority Kearney consulting practices, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience.
• Background in international politics and macroeconomics, including a bachelor’s and graduate degree in a relevant field.
• Experience writing short‑form articles for external publication.
• Broad (and ideally deep) knowledge of global affairs, public policy, and international business trends.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and the capacity to integrate diverse inputs.
• Demonstrated writing ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong production capabilities in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Flexibility and enthusiasm for taking on a dynamic portfolio of responsibilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Non‑Discrimination

Kearney is an equal‑opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities, or religious beliefs and practices. Members of communities historically underrepresented in consulting are encouraged to apply.

Salary and Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $96,000 to $100,000. Kearney reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness. In addition to salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus. Our full suite of benefits includes paid time off, 401(k) match and profit sharing, medical, dental and vision coverage, healthcare concierge, backup child/adult care, annual employer HSA contribution, home office stipend, subsidized Gympass and annual wellness program, and leaves of absence when needed to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well‑being.

Read more about our benefits and a career at Kearney.com/careers.

Immigration and Visa

Kearney must consider current U.S. immigration rules and obligations for our full‑time entry‑level roles, especially where visa sponsorship is required. For this reason, we are unable to consider business analyst candidates that require visa sponsorship now or in the future, including STEM OPT extensions.

Language Requirements

English