Analyst (Active Security Clearance Required)

Description

Company Description

The Clearing is a management consulting firm that helps leaders identify underlying causes of organizational obstacles, resolve highly complex challenges, prioritize the fewest, most important initiatives to tackle regardless of conflicting needs, and make informed decisions in the context of an agreed-upon mission, vision, and strategy.

We help create peak performance organizations through strategy, organizational development, leadership training, and change management. Our experienced consultants bring a powerful blend of analytic and creative skills from diverse fields, including change management, finance, engineering, communications, education, policy, design, and corporate leadership. 

Position Description

Analysts 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 (ex.: client interviews and analysis). Analysts hold primary responsibility for knowledge capture and assist in the design and facilitation of external and internal meetings, developing and maintaining general institutional knowledge of clients, their culture, organization, and issues. They support business development efforts by assisting with proposal preparation. 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 and at the expected quality level.

Requirements

What You’ll Do

• Develop high-quality client-facing deliverables with established project quality standards, and Solution-based solutions/products, collaborating with other team members to finalize; demonstrate strong attention to detail and effective written communication skills
• Support the design ,coordination, and logistics of external and internal meetings; apply active listening skills and own knowledge capture responsibility during meetings; occasionally co-facilitate meetings
• Support and/or lead research, data gathering, and analysis to inform the development of client recommendations and solutions; clearly synthesize and present results 
• Showcase critical thinking skills to evaluate needs, make initial recommendations, and partner with team members to refine thinking and approaches to client challenges
• Demonstrate sensitivity to teammate and client strengths and weaknesses to create a sense of belonging and to value individual contributions

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree 
• Minimum of one year of professional work experience, preferably in a professional services or client-facing environment
• Active security clearance required
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation creation tools, and internet research tools; familiarity with Google Suite is a plus
• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance and/or a positive 
• suitability determination by completing necessary background check investigations, to perform client work
• Willingness 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, organizational and time-management skills, and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible 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) 
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future 

Compensation

The projected salary range for this position is between $61,496.00 and $79,944.00 annually. 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 Clearing’s total compensation philosophy and approach. Employees are eligible to participate in The Clearing's 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 Requirements

 While 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; 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. 

EEO

The 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 factors. In 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.

Salary : $61,496 - $79,944