Analyst (Management Consulting) Active Top Secret Clearance Required at The Clearing

Full-timeDescriptionAnalysts support the development of quality deliverables that result in a high degree of project leader and client satisfaction. They provide logistical support and conduct research and analysis (e.g. client interviews and analysis). Analysts hold primary responsibility for knowledge capture and assist in the design and facilitation of external and internal meetings. They are expected to develop and maintain general institutional knowledge of their clients and their clients culture organization and issues. Analysts support business development efforts by assisting with proposal development. The primary focus of an Analyst is to gain a fundamental and foundational understanding of what it means to be a consultant at a services firm and particularly at The Clearing including learning the methodologies techniques and tools that The Clearing uses.What Youll DoSupport the development of high-quality client-facing deliverablesSupport the design coordination and logistics of external and internal meetingsOwn knowledge capture responsibility during internal and external client meetings; occasionally co-facilitate internal and external client meetingsSupport and/or lead research data gathering and analysis to inform the development of client recommendations and solutions; clearly synthesize and present resultsContribute to proposal development effortsShowcase critical thinking skills to evaluate needs make initial recommendations and partner with team members to refine thinking and approaches to client challengesGain a fundamental understanding of change managment consulting and The Clearings methods techniquies and toolsRequirementsActive DoD Top Secret Clearance (or have had one within the past two years)Bachelors degree1 year of professional work experience preferably in a professional services or client-facing environmentWillingness and ability to travel to client sites in the surrounding DC and Baltimore metro areas; occasional travel outside of these regions could be expected (5%)Critical thinking/problem-solving skills attention to detail organization and time-management skills and effective written and verbal communication skillsFlexible and adaptable mindset to operate effectively in ambiguous fast-paced high-stakes client environments Desired skills experiences and certifications: change management strategic planning strategic communication program management and/or organizational design experience; PMP and/or Change Management certification (ex. Prosci)CompensationThe projected annual salary range for this position is between $65000 and $80000. Actual compensation and starting salaries are determined based on various factors including the education experience knowledge skills certifications and clearance level of the candidate and internal equity. Once at The Clearing movement through pay bands is based on performance. Base-annual salary is just one component of The Clearings total compensation philosophy and approach. Employees are eligible to participate in The Clearings robust benefits programs including our incentive compensation (bonus) programs. Please refer to our Careers Page online for a complete list of benefits.Physical and Mental RequirementsWhile performing duties of this job an employee may be required to perform any or all of the following: 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); ability to effectively use computers and other electronic and standard office equipment; and occasionally exerting 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. Additionally this job requires certain mental demands including the ability to use judgment withstand moderate amounts of 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.EEOThe Clearing is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race religion color sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) parental status national origin age disability family medical history or genetic information political affiliation military service or other non-merit based addition to federal legal requirements The Clearing complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. These protections extend to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting and hiring practices promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training and career development programs.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Active Directory,Customer Service,End user,Access Points,Deskside Support,Windows,SCCM,Troubleshoot,User Accounts,Desktop,PC,Backup,Setup,hardware,Technical Support Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 65000 - 80000