Analyst (Management Consulting) - Top Secret Clearance Required

About the role

The Clearing is a management consulting firm that helps leaders identify underlying causes of organizational obstacles, resolve highly complex challenges, prioritize the fewest, most important initiatives to tackle regardless of conflicting needs, and make informed decisions in the context of an agreed-upon mission, vision, and strategy. We help create peak performance organizations through strategy, organizational development, leadership training, and change management.

Our experienced consultants bring a powerful blend of analytic and creative skills from diverse fields, including change management, finance, engineering, communications, education, policy, design, and corporate leadership.

The Clearing is seeking an Analyst to support a high-profile, mission-critical project within the Department of War. Analysts at The Clearing support the development of quality deliverables that result in a high degree of project leader and client satisfaction. They provide logistical support, conduct research and analysis, hold primary responsibility for knowledge capture, and assist in the design and facilitation of internal and external meetings. Analysts are expected to develop and maintain general institutional knowledge of their clients and their clients’ culture, organization, and issues, and support business development efforts by assisting with proposal development.

The primary focus of an Analyst is to gain a foundational understanding of what it means to be a consultant at a services firm, particularly at The Clearing, including learning the methodologies, techniques, and tools The Clearing uses.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of high-quality client-facing deliverables
• Support the design, coordination, and logistics of internal and external meetings
• Own knowledge capture responsibility during internal and external client meetings; occasionally co-facilitate internal and external client meetings
• Support and/or lead research, data gathering, and analysis to inform the development of client recommendations and solutions; clearly synthesize and present results
• Contribute to proposal development efforts
• Showcase critical thinking skills to evaluate needs, make initial recommendations, and partner with team members to refine thinking and approaches to client challenges
• Gain a fundamental understanding of change management consulting and The Clearing's methods, techniques, and tools

Requirements

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance (or have had one within the past two years)
• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of work experience, preferably in a professional services or client-facing environment
• Ability to work onsite in Arlington, Virginia
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable mindset to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced, high-stakes client environments

Desired Qualifications

• Change management, strategic planning, strategic communication, program management, and/or organizational design experience
• PMP and/or Change Management certification (e.g., Prosci)

Pay

The projected annual salary range for this position is between $65,000 and $80,000. Actual compensation and starting salaries are determined by various factors, including the candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills, certifications, clearance level, and internal equity. Once at The Clearing, movement through pay bands is based on performance.

Base annual salary is just one component of The Clearing’s total compensation philosophy and approach. Employees are eligible to participate in The Clearing's robust benefits programs, including incentive compensation (bonus) programs.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Attend meetings in and out of the office, travel (sometimes extensively); occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand
• Communicate effectively (both orally and in writing)
• Effectively use computers and other electronic and standard office equipment
• Occasionally exert up to 10 pounds to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body
• Work is primarily sedentary and involves sitting for several hours at a time; occasionally walking, climbing stairs, and standing occur in this role
• Exercise judgment, withstand moderate stress, and maintain attention to detail

The Clearing is committed to partnering with all candidates and employees to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to meet these requirements.