About The Position

As an Associate at Kearney, you will be a key contributor to the growth and development of our Mobility, Defense and advanced Industrials Practice (MDI) as we offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients. The MDI Practice supports organizations in the development, production, operations and sustainment of aerospace and defense platforms. Working alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people, you will work alongside our clients to define and implement strategies that will deliver both short-term results and longer-term competitiveness in this ever-changing market environment. Through unique hands-on experiences, you will broaden your knowledge across a breadth of topics while developing relationships with clients and colleagues across the firm. With the freedom to be yourself and recognition for what you bring to the table, you can put your purpose into action and help build a future that works for everyone, everywhere—as a Kearney Original.

Requirements

  • MBA degree preferred with 5-10 years of professional experience. Other relevant advanced degrees will also be considered.
  • Experience working as a Management Consultant strongly preferred.
  • Experience working in or alongside clients in the following industries: Aerospace & Defense, Aviation, Mobility, Advanced Industrials
  • Functional expertise in manufacturing and supply chain operations
  • Active clearance is a plus
  • Be located near or willing to relocate to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, New York, San Francisco, Washington D.C., or Toronto.
  • English fluency
  • Candidates must reside within a reasonable commutable distance of one of the following Kearney office locations: New York, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, Boston, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., or Detroit.

Nice To Haves

  • MBA degree preferred

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement strategies that will deliver both short-term results and longer-term competitiveness.
  • Broaden knowledge across a breadth of topics.
  • Develop relationships with clients and colleagues across the firm.

Benefits

  • Generous retirement/pension savings contributions
  • Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and immediate family
  • Gym membership discounts
  • Non-partner equity-based awards (for consulting managers and above)
  • Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities
  • Personalized opportunities including talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships
  • paid time off
  • paid sick 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 Wellhub and annual wellness program
  • leaves of absence when needed to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being
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