Associate Consultant, Strategy

Stout • Arlington, VA

8d • $74,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Stout, we’re dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do – we call it Relentless Excellence ® . Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team. Stout’s Strategy Group is a leader in evidence-based strategic advisory, fueling our clients' decisions with unparalleled insight and incisive advice for rapidly evolving markets. Our versatile methodology combining the precision of a world-class research firm with the agility of a highly specialized consultancy can be swiftly deployed to frame disruption, challenge mindsets, and activate data. The results are game-changing outcomes for our clients. Impact You’ll Make Stout is looking for Associate Consultants to join our growing firm. At Stout, expectations are high but empowering. Your ideas will be heard, and your thoughts valued as we help clients grow and drive strategic advantage. You will be a key contributor on client engagements and project deliverables. Quite simply, you will get the developmental benefits of big firm clients with the high touch of a boutique culture. Stout operates in a flexible hybrid office model. This is a full-time salaried position located in our Arlington, Virginia office. Stout offers industry leading compensation, robust benefits, and schedule flexibility. What You’ll Do Associate Consultants are integral to Stout’s success as a firm. As an Associate Consultant in Strategy, you will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing the data that will enable the strong delivery of work to our exclusive list of clients in industrials and professional services. This role differs from our Associate Consultant – Healthcare Strategy role in its focus. Associate Consultants in Strategy will be staffed full-time on industrials and professional services client engagements. What You’ll Bring Stout is comprised of an intellectually curious, eclectic, and motivated team of peers, resulting in a vibrant office environment that is fast-paced, collaborative, and entertaining. Our team is fanatical about client service and personal accountability. We value individual contribution, creativity, teamwork, and humor. How You’ll Thrive Embrace high levels of responsibility and take initiative to deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate effectively with team members and clients while building strong relationships. Demonstrate analytical rigor and attention to detail in all aspects of the role. Exhibit a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial mindset, contributing to both personal and organizational growth.

Requirements

• BA or BS required in fields such as Economics, Business, Agribusiness, Finance, Data Science, or Engineering, with a graduation date of May 2026 and a clear track record of academic excellence (minimum 3.5 GPA)
• Aptitude for networking and executive-level interviewing
• Well-honed business acumen and analytical skills
• Strong communication, writing, and critical-thinking skills
• Work ethic, dedicated, organized, detail-oriented, and accountable
• Time management and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Advanced skillset in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree welcomed but not required
• Prior experience (including internship experience) in research, consulting, corporate development, private equity, or similar experience preferred
• Experience with data visualization tools a plus, including modeling and statistical data analysis
• Foreign language capabilities are a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct original primary research through interviews and data gathering with experts in sectors such as accounting, finance, private equity, agriculture, energy, and heavy machinery
• Synthesize insights into actionable recommendations, analyzing qualitative and quantitative findings to support client strategy
• Support M&A processes (primarily for PE clientele), including buy-side and sell-side commercial diligences
• Collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders to translate expert perspectives into high-quality deliverables
• Support the development of and/or validation of financial, commercial, and strategic assumptions for both corporate and financial buyers
• Support the execution of typical M&A diligence workstreams, such as generating market sizing and forecasting models, conducting customer surveys, performing competitive analysis, etc.
• Positively contribute to the dynamic, high-achieving atmosphere of the firm

Benefits

• Stout offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life.
• We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success.
• Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve.
• We invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback, ensuring our employees are supported in achieving their career goals.
• Stout provides flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees