Associate Consultant (Immediate Hire)

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<p>At Cicero-MGT, Associate Consultants are deeply involved in every aspect of the consulting process and challenged every day by colleagues and project leads to develop new skills and achieve professional goals. As a Cicero Associate Consultant, you will:</p><ul><li>Lead small teams of Analysts in research and analysis that define our strategic recommendations</li><li>Work closely with Engagement Managers to guide teams through projects such as (but not limited to)</li><li>Organization Transformation</li><li>Private Equity Due-Diligence</li><li>Strategic Development/Implementation</li><li>Market Research & Assessments</li><li>Engage directly with clients to understand their needs and implement original, creative solutions</li><li>Manage diverse and impactful internal initiatives</li></ul><p><br></p><p>While there is no single educational or professional background that best prepares you for a fulfilling career at Cicero-MGT, we typically look for the following qualifications:</p><ul><li>Advanced graduate degree (MBA, PhD, MPA, etc.) preferred, but not required; undergraduate degree required</li><li>Excellent academic record and grade point average</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills</li><li>3+ years of experience in management/strategy consulting, non-profits, think tanks, startups, financial services, or similar environments</li><li>Ability to think independently and meaningfully collaborate with teams</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas in English, both verbally and in writing (additional languages are always welcome and appreciated)</li><li>Effective organization skills and ability to multi-task</li><li>Exceptional ambition and leadership skills in academic, professional, or extracurricular settings</li></ul><p><br></p><p>There is no single skill set that best prepares you for a fulfilling career at Cicero-MGT, but the below skills are incredibly useful in our work:</p><ul><li>Data Visualization/Analysis</li><li>Focus Group Facilitation</li><li>In-depth Interviews</li><li>Microsoft Excel</li><li>Microsoft PowerPoint</li><li>Microsoft Teams/Outlook</li><li>Note Taking</li><li>Private Equity Transactions</li><li>Project Planning</li><li>Proposal Writing</li><li>Secondary Research</li><li>Segmentation and Conjoint Analysis</li><li>Survey Creation, Fielding and Analysis</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>NOTE:</strong> We currently <strong><u>do not</u></strong> accept candidates that require sponsorship, nor are we able to provide sponsorship opportunities to candidates. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Positions are available in Salt Lake City and Washington D.C</strong>.</p><p><br></p>

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