Early Career | Growth Strategy Analyst (2027)

About the Role

PA's Growth Strategy team helps organizations identify opportunities for sustainable growth through customer insight, market analysis, and strategic thinking. As an Analyst in our Early Career Program, you will work alongside experienced practitioners to solve complex business challenges and help clients make confident strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research to support client recommendations.
• Analyze customer, market, financial, and business data to uncover growth opportunities.
• Support the development of strategic recommendations and business cases through evidence-based hypotheses.
• Participate in interviews, workshops, and collaborative problem-solving sessions to create clear, compelling presentations and deliverables for internal and client audiences.
• Contribute curiosity, creativity, and analytical rigor to project teams.
• Build office and company culture through involvement in employee resource groups and firm initiatives.

Qualifications

We're looking for individuals who are curious, collaborative, and motivated to solve complex challenges. Successful candidates will typically demonstrate:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to simplify complex problems and ideas through structured analysis and clear thinking.
• Comfort with conducting quantitative and qualitative research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, disciplines, and seniority levels.
• Initiative, adaptability, and comfort working in dynamic environments.
• Commitment to inclusive teamwork and respect for diverse perspectives.

Your background includes:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree expected by Fall/Winter 2026 or Spring 2027, or similar recent completion of non-traditional pathways. All academic backgrounds are welcome.
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required.
• Experience with research, analytics, AI tools, coding, leadership activities, apprenticeships, work experience, or community involvement is a plus.

Benefits

• Group medical insurance
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Teladoc and informed Nurse line resources
• Long-term care plan
• Group dental insurance
• Vision plan
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company profit-sharing contribution
• Commuter and Parking tax-savings benefit
• 15 days paid vacation with the opportunity to buy five additional days
• 10 paid Holidays plus 10 paid sick days
• Company and Voluntary income protection benefits
• Gym and health incentive reimbursement
• Pet and legal insurance plans
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Annual performance-based bonus

Hybrid working - our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on a client site.

Salary Range (New York): $94,500 - $104,475