The role of the Associate builds upon the skill foundation developed by the successful Business Analyst. An Associate will develop business insights grounded in fact-based research and data analysis. He or she will be involved in:

• Conducting primary and secondary research, including telephone and in-person interviews and surveys, and literature/internet searches
• Collecting client data, and interacting with clients regularly
• Creating various computer-based analyses to realize project goals; this could require using spreadsheets or databases, simulation modeling software, statistical packages, GIS and mapping programs, process mapping tools, etc.
• Developing business and analytical insights from complex data sets through detailed study, assumption testing and sensitivity analysis
• Summarizing findings and helping to develop recommendations
• Writing client presentations and presenting findings to clients
• Assisting with client education or training seminars
• Internal matters such as recruiting

Associates are expected to travel to client sites as necessitated by projects. A typical new-hire Associate profile might be for little or no travel during a short orientation period, and then travel 1-2 days per week on average thereafter, with sporadic 4 or 5-day travel weeks.

We compensate Associates similarly to positions offered to undergraduates with work experience at much larger consulting firms (positions at various firms have different titles). We are unusual as a company in that annual bonuses are a significant portion of compensation at all levels, including Associate. We provide a full range of benefits, including health and life insurance, as well as a 401K program with annual fund matching according to company profitability.


The ideal candidate will have demonstrated superior capabilities in completing an undergraduate degree in business, economics, finance, or engineering, or similar. Coursework will show an interest and proficiency in analytical subjects.

The ideal candidate will possess outstanding analysis and organizational skills. Proficiency with spreadsheet and database programs as well as familiarity with statistical analysis or presentation programs (e.g., Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) is a plus.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, confident, creative, and comfortable in an unstructured situation. He/she will also be an astute listener, and be capable of converting research findings into clear, user-friendly communications. He/she will have a demonstrated ability to grasp new concepts quickly and an enthusiasm for learning.

The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of work experience and may have the objective of proceeding to graduate studies in business or a related field.