What are the responsibilities and job description for the A&D Technology Strategist position at Renaissance Strategic Advisors?
Who are we?
Renaissance Strategic Advisors is a leading strategy consulting firm focused on aerospace, defense, and government markets. Our team provides corporate strategy consulting and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory, to corporate clients and financial investors on their most consequential initiatives globally from offices in Arlington, VA; London, UK; Paris, France, and Melbourne, Australia
Who are we looking for?
Successful applicants must demonstrate:
- A passion for and experience in electronic systems and/or embedded electronic sub-systems for defense, Space and/or Aerospace applications
- An technical degree and a background of industry roles in product management, solutions architecture, business development or similar
- Experience in progressive roles that may include transitioning from technical expertise/engineering to exposure to BD, strategy, customer/client engagement and/or M&A
- Strong analytical skills and comfort with complex quantitative and qualitative analysis;
- Curiosity, energy, positivity and the ability to work in teams and in a dynamic environment; hunger to work on projects of utmost consequential strategic value for clients at the top levels of industry
Primary day-to-day responsibilities – Defense Electronics Associate
- Join a leading strategy consulting team to support business development and drive execution of client engagements, provide subject matter input, lead analysts, and report to senior consultants
- Our client base includes large defense primes and multi-industry conglomerates, to emerging technology firms and high-growth start-ups
- Distill industry trends, expert opinions, domain expertise and detailed defense budgetary analysis into concise and compelling insights to help advise clients on core strategic issues
- Deliver/communicate reports and findings to client management and/or executive leadership.
Preferred qualifications
- S. citizenship or permanent residency
- 4 to 6 years of work experience in the A&D sector (whether in industry or consulting roles)
- Strong academic background with bachelor’s or higher engineering degree, preferably in electrical engineering or a similar discipline; MBA or MS preferred
- Strong acumen in business writing and communication with clients and team members
- Comfort with data analysis and strong presentation skills
Why Renaissance Strategic Advisors?
We are a 60 person, industry-focused team that interfaces with a broad range of leading, innovative stakeholders in the A&D community. Our Associates benefit from regular interaction with senior staff and provide direct input into deliverables and client recommendations. On the defense electronics expert track, we are experienced in successfully transitioning new hires from industry and value the new perspectives this brings. We offer competitive compensation and upward mobility for those who excel in our demanding yet invigorating work environment. Additionally:
- Associates are integral to client delivery providing significant business exposure
- We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial and apprentice-style culture that enables staff to work with and learn from the firm’s highly experienced group of consultants, partners and senior advisors
- We are a rapidly growing firm which provides substantial career runway
