Fall 2027 Advisory Associate

About the Role

The Associate position is a full-time entry-level consulting staff position for candidates with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and July 2027. From day one, you will work alongside experienced consultants and senior executives to help organizations solve complex strategic, operational, financial, and organizational challenges. You will contribute to high-impact engagements that help clients improve performance, accelerate growth, optimize operations, and navigate change. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, data-driven solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting market, operational, financial, and organizational analyses to support board and executive decision-making.
• Analyzing quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Developing board- and executive-ready presentations, reports, dashboards, and other client deliverables.
• Supporting strategic planning, operational improvement, organizational transformation, and business process optimization initiatives.
• Building financial models, business cases, and implementation roadmaps that support client recommendations.
• Performing industry, competitive, and market research to inform strategic decisions.
• Facilitating client workshops, interviews, and working sessions to gather insights and align stakeholders.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative, practical solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in economics, mathematics, data science, statistics, finance, accounting, healthcare administration, healthcare informatics, engineering, environmental science or a related field. A GPA of 3.5 or higher is highly desirable.
• Experience: 0-2 years of work experience, including internships.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in Excel is required.
• Experience with MS SQL Server, R, Python, Stata, SAS, Tableau, Snowflake, Alteryx, Databricks, or Teradata is highly desirable.
• Willingness and interest to expand into these capabilities is a must.
• Research: Ability to perform complex research accurately, thoroughly, and efficiently.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Ability to structure ambiguous challenges, analyze data, and develop actionable insights.
• Collaboration & Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to different audiences.
• Adaptability & Initiative: Thrives in a dynamic work environment, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and drive them to completion.
• Locations: Primarily Washington DC, Boston, New York, and Chicago. Limited opportunities in Tampa and Pittsburgh. Associates are expected to work a minimum of 3 days per week from an office. Remote roles for practices requiring frequent travel to client sites are available.

Practice Areas

• Healthcare Advisory
• Energy & Climate
• Financial Institutions Advisory
• Construction: Candidates should display an understanding of the construction industry and have prior familiarity with project scheduling interfaces, such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.

How To Apply

Submit a resume, cover letter, and transcript through the job posting by September 14. Answer the questionnaire to indicate location and practice area preferences. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000