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Associate Role Description * Work with clients through all stages of strategy and transformation projects.

* Manage individual workstreams of a project, graduating to directing more junior staff on their workstream components.

* Develop a strategy and focus an organization on making that strategy a reality.

Interface with client management to understand their processes and operations, identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.

* Develop and review complex spreadsheets to analyze data and develop specific recommendations.

Present findings to clients and project teams.

* Work with a diverse team in a series of assignments with diverse roles and responsibilities.

Partner with leadership in writing and publishing thought pieces and articles.

* This position is located in the Washington, D.C.

metro area and requires frequent travel.

Associate Skills and Experience Requirements The ideal candidate for the Associate position has the following skills, background and experience: * MBA or relevant graduate degree in engineering from a top tier institution PLUS * Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical sciences, computer science, mathematics or business/economics * Solid academic credentials as demonstrated through GPA, class rank (top quartile) and/or GRE/GMAT scores commensurate with academic excellence * Minimum FOUR years of post-undergraduate experience * Experience in aerospace, defense and/or industrials * Experience in management consulting, business analysis, corporate strategy and/or mergers & acquisitions * Flexibility, attention to detail, strong work ethic and a positive attitude * Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint Client and/or prior employer references strongly preferred.

Prior experience in corporate strategy, M&A or operations in aerospace, defense or industrials is strongly preferred.

Candidates MUST have demonstrated experience in aerospace, defense or industrials.

Applicants without experience in one or more of these sectors will not be considered.

Candidate's experience in strategy and/or M&A MUST be through consulting, investment banking, private equity, or corporate strategy / corporate development.

Strong preference given to candidates with undergraduate degrees in engineering or physical sciences.

U.S.

citizenship is required.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and obtaining required U.S.

government security clearances.

This is a post-MBA school position.

Compensation is commensurate with background and experience and is highly competitive.

Candidates who want to work on a contractual basis for periods of at least 3 months would be considered.