Open Source Research and Strategy Consultant

Position description

Are you passionate about helping organizations successfully implement change and advance their operations? Whether it’s process improvement, performance measurement, or business management analysis, it comes down to one thing: learning how an organization works and making it better. Although many companies know where they want to go, getting there can be a challenge. Thankfully, that’s what you do: improve the systems that move entire organizations forward. It’s why we’re looking for someone like you—an organizational transformation and change consultant who can identify long term goals and create the processes needed to achieve them. 

This is an opportunity to create efficiency in government. As an organizational transformation and change consultant, you’ll use your expertise to help your team assess how alterations will impact business processes and design to develop a strategy plan to evolve and improve your client’s capabilities. From unrealized potential to systemic challenges, your team will provide your client with a holistic view of their organization to transform their practices. 

Work with us as we lead change in government. 

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have: 

• 2+ years of experience with conducting open source research or market research 

• Experience directly supporting Defense, National Security, and Federal government clients and stakeholders

• Ability to ramp up on a range of topics quickly, including emerging technologies, cyber threat intelligence, supply chain risk, foreign policy, financial systems, financial crime, market analysis, best practices analysis, and change management 

• Ability to comprehend complex requirements, ask analytical questions, and find information through open source or market research to answer those questions 

• Top Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree 

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with strategy consulting or change management consulting for Federal government clients 

• Experience with technology scouting, supply chain risk assessments, or cyber threat intelligence 

• Experience with conducting qualitative research and interviews with subject matter experts from the private and public sector 

• Experience with open-source research and ubiquitous technical surveillance 

• Experience with researching in a foreign language on websites  

• Knowledge of financial, economic, or investment intelligence

• Ability to leverage data, analytics, and visualization software tools to prototype solutions addressing challenging client questions rapidly 

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

• Master’s degree in International Affairs, Political Science, Linguistics, Economics, Library Studies, Cultural Studies, or Regional Studies preferred 

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Create Your Career:

Grow With Us

Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.

A Place Where You Belong

Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll develop your community in no time.

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