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Renaissance Strategic Advisors

Renaissance Strategic Advisors

Strategy consulting and M&A for aerospace

Strategy Consulting Summer Analyst Intern

Summer 2027Updated on 9/20/2026
No salary listed
Internship
Bachelor's
Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA
In Person

Must be in the Washington, D.C. area from late May through August 2027.

No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Be available in the Washington, D.C. area from late May through August 2027.
  • Be pursuing a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Economics, Engineering, Finance, Business, Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, or another STEM-related subject.
  • Have internship, work experience, or demonstrated interest in the aerospace, defense, security, or government services sector, or experience with a top consulting firm, investment bank, private equity firm, or venture capital firm.
  • Demonstrate strong analytical skills and comfort with complex quantitative analysis and problem solving.
  • Demonstrate strong business writing skills and the ability to deal face-to-face with clients.
  • Be able to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Submit a CV/resume, cover letter, and unofficial university transcript.
Responsibilities
  • Support global clients alongside senior consultants, analysts, associates, and senior staff.
  • Provide direct input into project deliverables and client briefings.
  • Conduct primary and secondary source research.
  • Build market and financial models.
  • Create client presentations and deliverables.
  • Participate in the development of internal firm intellectual property.
  • Lead an independent market analysis and take ownership of the deliverable, culminating in a firm-wide presentation to senior management.
Desired Qualifications
  • Passion for the aerospace, defense, space, government services, and emerging technology sectors.
  • Ability to work in teams in a dynamic environment.
  • Completion of a weeklong training program covering Excel, PowerPoint, advanced research methods, consulting tradecraft, and industry and sector knowledge.

About the company

Renaissance Strategic Advisors

Renaissance Strategic Advisors

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Renaissance Strategic Advisors provides strategy consulting and M&A advisory services focused on Aerospace, Defense, and Government. Its experts guide clients through strategy development, deal planning, execution, and post‑deal integration using data‑driven methods and sector knowledge. The firm differentiates itself with deep industry specialization, a global‑yet‑local footprint, cross‑border execution, and a culture centered on outcomes and long‑term client relationships. Its goal is to help clients grow, realign, and create measurable value in a complex regulatory environment while expanding capabilities to support international growth.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

2007

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What believers are saying

  • 2026 deals included CesiumAstro's $470 million funding and Skyryse's $300 million round.
  • April 2026 Ametek and Alereon assignments show activity across buy-side and sell-side mandates.
  • LinkedIn listed 115 employees in February 2026, signaling a meaningful platform without bureaucracy.

What critics are saying

  • Defense deal flow depends on Pentagon budgets; a 2027 slowdown cuts advisory volume quickly.
  • Booz Allen, Ametek, and Advent all compete for the same mandates, squeezing fees.
  • One failed reputation event in defense diligence would destroy trust with prime contractors.

What makes Renaissance Strategic Advisors unique

  • Renaissance advises only aerospace, defense, and government clients, concentrating expertise competitors dilute.
  • June 2026 Booz Allen's Ultra Intelligence acquisition validates its buy-side diligence credibility.
  • The firm keeps hiring across London, Arlington, and Paris, showing global sector depth.

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Dec 6th, 2022
Slingshot Aerospace Raises $40.85 Million In Oversubscribed Series A2 Funds To Bolster Orbital Tracking And Space Safety

AUSTIN, Texas & EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Slingshot Aerospace, Inc., a company building data and analytics products to make space operations safer, today announced that it has raised $40.85 million in an oversubscribed Series A2 funding round. The round was led by Sway Ventures and included participation from others, including C16 Ventures, ATX Venture Partners, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Valor Equity Partners, and Draper Associates, the global venture capital firm of prominent Silicon Valley venture capitalist Tim Draper. In addition to $40.85 million in equity funding, Horizon Technology Finance (NASDAQ: HRZN) provided a venture loan to accelerate Slingshot’s growth. “Slingshot Aerospace continually makes strategic moves that demonstrate an unwavering commitment to making space safer for all of society,” said Najib Khouri-Haddad, General Partner, Sway Ventures. “The massive growth in space operations carries a significant risk as well as an opportunity. Slingshot has aggressively and creatively carved a path to build new technologies that solve critical challenges and greatly reduce risks in space. Our investment in Slingshot is an investment in the future of space as we know it.”