Boston Consulting Group is Hiring a Lead Knowledge Analyst - Defense & Security Near Washington, DC
As a Lead Knowledge Analyst (LKA) in a Client Focused role within BCG's Public Sector Practice Area for Defense & Security, you will work in a growing global team, delivering value to clients via individual expertise and/or institutionalized knowledge assets (products, tools, data, workshops, frameworks, surveys, domain-specific data and related expertise, etc.). You will contribute to proposals and cases through thought partnership in your area of expertise, deliver original analyses and insights helping drive strong impact with clients. While contributing to client cases, workshops and proposals, occasional travel to serve clients onsite during staffing assignments is expected to understand client requirements, and design / develop solutions. You will support commercialization efforts for the sector working, in conjunction with business leaders, providing insights & advice for proposals and client workshops. Additionally, as a Lead Knowledge Analyst, you will lead development of intellectual property & assets for the business and mentor and guide junior colleagues based on your topic/sector expertise. Your work within our Defense & Security topic will primarily focus on supporting our engagement with U.S. Federal Government clients, providing expertise and insights on defense and security-related topics such as Acquisition/Procurement, Sustainment/Readiness, Organizational Transformation, Space, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Innovation and Cybersecurity.
Solving client problems through formulating relevant research and/or analytical approaches in defense & security-related topics
Codifying knowledge and maintaining assets and tools for defense & security based on different client contexts
Communicating with senior stakeholders, in a credible and confident way
Working collaboratively and effectively in a group dynamic often virtual, proficient in agile ways of working
Flexibility and bringing a curious and creative mindset, open to new things and able to propose innovative ideas
Ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity
5 years of experience in relevant sector required; candidates with consulting experience preferred
In lieu of consulting experience, 4 years minimum industry or government experience required; 6-10 years of industry or government experience strongly preferred
Knowledge of U.S. Federal Government acquisition/procurement and contracting processes required; prior military or civilian service in U.S. Department of Defense acquisition or contracting positions strongly preferred
Familiarity with and skill in using DACIS and related contract systems strongly preferred
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders while working in a global collaborative team environment
US citizenship required and ability to obtain a security clearance (active clearance preferred but not required)