Consultant/Senior Consultant

Quadrant Strategies • Washington, DC

3d • $95,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Consultant/Senior Consultant applies communications expertise to consulting-style engagements for companies and organizations across industries including technology, health care, finance, and entertainment. The ideal candidate has experience developing and implementing communications strategy in the political or corporate sectors. Senior Consultants manage projects independently, interact with and advise clients directly, and may progress toward client and consulting leadership roles. The company offers opportunities for advancement and a structured, continuing career development program.

Requirements

• Experience developing and implementing communications strategy in the political or corporate sectors.
• Experience as a communications strategist.
• Experience as an effective team and project manager.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and in fast-paced situations.
• Passion for learning about different industries and clients’ reputational challenges.
• Strong analytical and writing ability, with a demonstrated track record of generating insight.
• Demonstrated orientation toward client service.
• Strong oral communication and writing skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent judgment and discretion.
• Strong organization and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong academic record.
• Three to seven years of work experience; preferably in market research, communications, strategy, consulting, or related professional services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in market research, communications, strategy, consulting, or related professional services.

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 comprising 1–4 staff members.
• Design, develop, implement, and analyze qualitative and quantitative studies, including proprietary polling, focus groups, and other research methodologies.
• Manage client projects, including allocating team resources to meet project goals and deadlines.
• Participate in company management and operations, including developing and managing vendor relationships, overseeing the operations of the assigned team, and helping drive business development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level