Strategy and Management Consulting, Government Services Associate or Senior Associate

Renaissance Strategic Advisors • Arlington, VA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Associate or Senior Associate with a strong understanding of the US government services market who is excited to apply strategy and M&A advisory skills to complex, mission-driven markets. This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy working at the intersection of federal missions, market economics, and private-sector strategy, translating government complexity into actionable growth decisions for government services providers. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the government services market with experience at or familiarity with companies that provide services to Department of War (DoW), Intelligence Community, and Federal Civil agencies.

Requirements

• Strong interest in government services, with familiarity across defense services, intelligence community and federal civil
• An interest in working on transformative strategy and M&A diligence engagements
• Experience in management consulting and/or corporate strategy and development
• Strong project management, junior team mentorship and client executive facing skills
• Rigorous analytical skills and comfort with guiding teams through complex quantitative analysis, including market sizing, budget analysis, and competitive assessments
• An ability to combine these skillsets with a core understanding of client needs to drive clarity and confidence for consequential project outcomes
• Preparedness to work in-person based in the Washington DC area as part of an engaged firm culture

Nice To Haves

• 5 to 10 years of work experience in strategy, corporate development, or M&A roles in US government services companies or consulting firms
• Familiarity with federal budgeting, appropriations, contract vehicles, and buyer organizations (e.g., across DoW, Intelligence Community and Fed-Civil agencies)
• Strong Bachelor’s academic background; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Strong acumen in business writing and communication with team members and senior clients
• Experience leading teams and interfacing with senior executives
• Experience with data analysis and visualization methods
• Applicants must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Application requirements include a CV/resume and cover letter

Responsibilities

• Manage strategy and M&A projects with oversight of junior teammates, upward and client management
• Work with Partners and Principals on business development initiatives
• Mentor analysts and collaborate with peers across the firm, be a steward of our sector IP
• Structure approaches to project execution with excellent analysis and insight, foresight into client goals
• Deliver/communicate reports and findings to client management and/or executive leadership

What This Job Offers

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