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Job description
Support client engagements from proposal writing through planning and delivery
Lead high-impact strategy and M&A projects evaluating growth and investment opportunities across U.S. government and commercial aerospace sectors
Support data collection, research and analysis of macroeconomic, policy, financial, industry and technology trends; market dynamics; company financials; customer requirements; technology, product and service portfolios; and competitive dynamics
Lead evaluations of organic and inorganic growth opportunities in U.S. government and aerospace markets
Synthesize workstream insights into coherent client-ready messaging and delivery
Manage project economics, lead the team, coordinate with clients, and manage logistics
Support business development through research and first-draft proposals for new client work
Make process and quality improvement recommendations
Leverage AI tools to accelerate workstream execution and extend insights into client opportunities, fact-checking and providing AI quality assurance
Build clean Excel models and worksheets and help with financial and market models under guidance
Review junior-level staff work for quality and consistency
Edit and revise team slides and support presentations for senior industry leaders and investment professionals
Requirements
6+ years of total experience working in relevant fields, with at least 2+ years working for a management consulting firm, investment bank or in a corporate strategy, M&A or business development/capture role in the defense, aerospace and national security sectors
Masters degree; MBA preferred
Demonstrated ability to build market models and conduct financial projections in Excel
Demonstrated interest in aerospace, defense, and U.S. government markets
Ability to analyze and forecast U.S. government budgets and/or commercial aerospace spending
Ability to develop clear, concise and persuasive PowerPoint briefs used for strategic decision-making
Excellent presentation skills and client-facing disposition
Experience managing projects and leading teams in the execution of short-turnaround deliverables
Strong communication skills and executive presence to brief client-ready material direct to clients and ability to iterate on client commentary and feedback
Experience in and ability to leverage and further develop AI tools preferred
Experience developing team members preferred
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in managing high-impact strategy and M&A projects within the aerospace and defense sectors, with strong capabilities in financial modeling, data analysis, and client engagement. Proficient in leveraging AI tools to enhance project execution and deliver client-ready presentations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
M&A Strategy Development
Financial Modeling in Excel
Client Engagement and Presentation Skills
Project Management and Team Leadership
AI Tools Utilization
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
Financial Projections
Market Analysis
Data Collection and Research
Excel Modeling
PowerPoint Brief Development
Soft Skills
Strong Communication Skills
Client-Facing Disposition
Team Development
Certifications & qualifications
Masters Degree
MBA Preferred
Industry Keywords
Aerospace
Defense
U.S. Government Markets
Business Development
Management Consulting
Tools & technologies
AI Tools
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Worksite address
arlington, VA, 22201, US
Who can apply
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