Associate - Strategy and Technology Management Consultant

About the Firm

Metis Strategy is a management and strategy consulting firm focused on the intersection of business and technology. We are trusted advisors to Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies, helping them meet their most critical business objectives through tailored engagements and deep professional relationships. Our work spans industries, addressing business and digital strategy as well as organizational change.

Headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area, we have offices in the San Francisco Bay Area and Dallas, Texas, serving clients throughout the United States and internationally. With over 20 years of history, we have a proven track record of driving lasting impacts on organizational performance and improving business outcomes for executives.

At Metis Strategy, you will experience high growth, autonomy to shape your work, and the opportunity to collaborate directly with thought leaders, C-level clients, and decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Help clients succeed in accomplishing their strategic management objectives by analyzing current capabilities, evaluating improvement opportunities, and developing implementation roadmaps.
• Apply the firm’s analytical frameworks and methodologies (e.g., STAR, World Class IT, Digital Maturity Assessment) to client assignments, working closely with senior consultants to unpack complex situations and develop impactful recommendations.
• Engage in idea generation, hypothesis formulation, primary and secondary research, data collection and synthesis, industry trend analysis, and model creation.
• Develop client presentations and communicate recommendations effectively.

Requirements

• At least 2-6 years of post-undergraduate experience in a professional services, strategy, or management consulting environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, technology, or related fields with a minimum GPA of 3.5.
• Graduate school experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage and synthesize large amounts of data.
• Business and technology acumen, with concrete examples of solving complex business problems.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet and presentation applications (e.g., MS PowerPoint, MS Excel).
• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Tableau) or visualization tools (e.g., MS Visio) is a plus.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, outcome-oriented approach, and a bias for action.
• High intellectual curiosity and commitment to professional and personal development.
• Integrity, professionalism, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Relationship-driven with a proven ability to build collaborative working relationships.
• Team player with a willingness to learn from others.
• Ideally located within the Eastern time zone or able to work according to Eastern time.
• Ability to work fully remotely, with occasional travel to client sites and quarterly in-person team offsites.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship is preferred.

Skills & Attributes

• Leadership: Intellectual curiosity, confidence, humility, creativity, and empathy, with the ability to coach junior team members and senior clients.
• Problem Solving: Innovative and entrepreneurial, with the ability to turn ideas into action.
• Communication: Ability to communicate complex ideas concisely, tailored for different audiences and media (e.g., presentations, white papers, emails).
• C-Level Interactions: Ability to produce polished analyses and recommendations for executive-level initiatives.
• Relationship Orientation: Willingness to collaborate and build strong relationships with clients and team members.
• Motivation: Entrepreneurial grit, outcome-oriented, and a "roll up your sleeves" mentality.
• Curiosity: High intellectual curiosity and interest in emerging technologies and their business applications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Parental leave and family benefits.
• Retirement contributions.
• Stipend for continued learning.
• Paid time off.
• Bonus compensation eligibility.

Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and relevant work experience.