2027 Strategy Consulting Analyst

About Us

Renaissance Strategic Advisors is a fast-growing advisory firm focused exclusively on the aerospace, defense, and government sector. We provide strategy consulting and M&A advisory services to corporate clients and financial investors from our headquarters in Arlington, VA and offices in London, UK; Paris, France; and Melbourne, Australia. We are an 85-person industry specialist team that successfully competes with some of the largest firms in the advisory market. Our distinct value proposition combines deep sector expertise, rigorous analysis, and a strong focus on client outcomes, delivered through a collaborative engagement model that builds trust and enables decisive action. We foster a growth-oriented culture that emphasizes apprenticeship and collaboration, a strong sense of team and family, and recognition of performance. Our colleagues come from diverse, multidisciplinary backgrounds, united by a shared passion for the aerospace and defense sector.

Who We're Looking For

Successful applicants must demonstrate:

• A passion for the aerospace, defense, space, government services, or emerging technology sectors
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with complex quantitative analysis
• Commitment and hunger to work on consequential strategy, market, and M&A projects
• Curiosity, energy, positivity, and the ability to work in teams in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Work in close-knit project teams with significant exposure to senior leadership within the firm and clients
• Perform primary- and secondary-source research using industry-specific databases, trade and general news, company reports, industry reports, and other sources
• Track relevant competitive and industry trends & dynamics and create Excel models and databases
• Assist in distilling data into discrete analyses and insights to be incorporated into larger reports
• Deliver/communicate reports and findings to management and/or executive leadership

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or recent graduate) preferably in Economics, Engineering, Finance, Business, Political Science, Public Policy, or other STEM-related subjects
• Internship, work experience, or demonstrated interest in the aerospace, defense, or government services sector—or with a consulting firm, investment bank, private equity, or venture capital firm
• Strong acumen in business writing and communication with clients and team members
• Applicants must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

• Regular interaction with senior staff and direct input into deliverables and client recommendations
• Competitive compensation and upward mobility for those who excel
• Each Analyst receives a career coach/mentor for individual mentoring and partner interaction
• Structured training and development program to build core analytical skills and project experiences over two to three years
• Participation in client meetings to gain insight into our value delivery model
• Entrepreneurial and apprentice-style culture with opportunities to learn from highly experienced consultants, partners, and senior advisors
• Opportunity to contribute to the firm’s growth and scaling efforts