Associate – Consultants

Job Description

ProSidian Consulting seeks an Associate to lead and support design, development and delivery of client solutions for Management and Operations Consulting Practice.  The Associate plays an integral role in successfully designing, planning and executing client engagements and building the firm's reputation for quality service.  This includes researching, pursuing, and documenting possible business opportunities; supporting and managing our proposal development process; managing client relationships and deliverables; and developing teams while communicating with appropriate stakeholders.

The ProSidian Associate position offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain broad business exposure and contribute in a challenging environment where primary deliverables have a clear impact.  

ProSidian Associate Profile

• Generally, Associates have a BA or equivalent qualification and 3-5 years’ experience.  A diverse group of highly qualified people with a wide range of backgrounds.
  
• Support task and assignments; Support and perform complex analysis; Contributor and co-pilot on engagement pursuits, support the development of recommendations for clients;
  
• Develops deeper functional knowledge in ProSidian capability areas. Support data collection and analysis roles in structuring, performing analysis, conducting primary research, pursuing opportunities, and delivering engagements that uncover insights that support our recommendations to clients.
  
• Data collector and analyst Leadership roles in structuring, performing analysis, conducting primary research, pursuing opportunities, and delivering engagements that uncover insights that support our recommendations to clients. 
  
• Contributor to team recommendations, engagement pursuits, and problem solving for clients.  Develops Management and Operations Consulting and functional skills. 
  

There are three stages to Level 1 (Associate 1.1, Associate 1.2, & Associate 1.3).  Level 1 - Associates serve and support business development, client delivery, and operations initiatives.  These professionals perform roles of solution and technical architects for new business development while also responding to new and current client needs, providing oversight on engagement operations, and managing client relationships.  A successful Level 1 - ASSOCIATE level professional at ProSidian is able to oversee multiple engagements and multitask on internal operations and Engagement requirements for oversight and deliverable service quality.  The Associate level professionals that excel are comfortable in a small, dynamic, yet growing environment where Management and Operations Consulting entails multiple types of engagements and activities focused nationally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes.  Initial focus is estimated at 45% business Dev Initiatives, 30% Client Service, and 25% Internal Operations and Engagement Support.

They are our front-line in developing powerful insights and driving results for our clients.  As a ProSidian Management and Operations Consulting Associate, you will get a chance to make an impact right away, and no two days will be exactly alike.  Our multidisciplinary teams help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.  Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value.

Your work as a ProSidian Associate will include but not be limited to the following:

• Structuring and performing analysis, and conducting primary research, to uncover the insights that support our recommendations to clients
• Presenting at team and client meetings, and determining the most practical way to drive lasting results based on your insights
• Supporting and leading business development initiatives and proposal writing
• Researching and creating Frameworks to deliver solutions that solve problems and enhance client operations
• Engagements focused on strategy and operations down to tactical implementation

 These responsibilities provide an unparalleled range and depth of opportunities:

• Working with clients nationally to complete a wide variety of engagements for private companies and government agencies of all sizes - from Fortune 1000 companies, to Mid-Sized Firms, To Private Equity Firms, To Start-Ups, And The Federal Government
• Taking on stimulating challenges including corporate and business unit strategy, regulatory compliance initiatives; business process reviews, assessments, and improvement initiatives; organizational effectiveness and optimization, and training and talent management initiatives.
• Engaging with fast-changing industries including Energy, Manufacturing; Chemical; Retail; Healthcare; Telecommunications; Hospitality; Pharmaceuticals; Banking & Financial Services; Transportation; Federal and State Government.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate and/or lead proposal or engagement teams
• Coordinate and execute research, data collection, and analysis
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis, including financial or business modeling
• Develop and present solutions and recommendations
• Implement strategies, solutions, and recommendations
• Actively participate in business development activities, creating strong working relationships with clients.
• Be an active participant within a team that provides thought leadership, project support artifacts and analytical concepts for use within the practice.
• Lead engagement teams on complex projects
• Develop junior team members
• Any other responsibilities as required

ProSidian Associate who perform well and show outstanding promise are generally promoted to the next level.  In this role, you will learn to construct complex, strategic solutions and take on greater leadership.  The diversity of your collective accomplishments and the strength of your network are quickly realized as a ProSidian Associate.

Although daily activities may change and evolve, the following represents initial areas of activity:  15% Internal Operations Focus, 45% Business Dev Initiatives, 45% Client Service Initially.  Your experience and maturity allows you to analyze more complex problems and develop deeper and higher-level client relationships.

Qualifications

Generally, Associates have a BA or equivalent qualification and 3-5 years’ experience with at least 50% in Management and Operations Consulting. 

Core Competencies

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

Other Requirements

 Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.

• BUSINESS TOOLS – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• COMMITMENT - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
• CURIOSITY – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
• WILLINGNESS - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

Additional Information

BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. Our team members receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes Competitive Compensation, Group Health Insurance Health Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Contributions, Vacation and Paid Time off (PTO) Benefits, Pre-Tax Payment Programs, Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans, a ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program, Performance Incentives, etc.  Our comprehensive benefits package includes a medical, dental and vision plan.  Our growing list of benefits currently include the following:

Competitive Compensation:  Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Medical Benefits, Pretax Employee Benefit Plan, plus performance incentives

Group Health Insurance Health Benefits:  Group Health Insurance Including Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance: Contributions are deducted from pay on a Pretax basis - Employee and family coverage is available with employer contribution of 50% of Employee (only) premiums under the Health and Vision Plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield NC (Blue Options Medical Plan Code: PB07840 / Metallic Level: Silver - - bcbsnc.com‎) and Dental Plan (Ameritas - www.ameritas.com).

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement.  Eligible employees can make before-tax contributions to the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to help you save for retirement.  Contributions are deducted from pay on a pretax basis the employee can contribute up to $18k.  A wide range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner available to assist you. Immediate 100% vesting of both your contribution and the ProSidian matching contribution. Additionally, ProSidian Consulting will make a profit sharing contributions and/or match your contributions after 1 year of service.  The Plan is a Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.  ProSidian Consulting participates in a Basic Match: 4% of pay for participants who defer at least 5% of their pay.  The Basic Match is structured as follows:  100% of the first 3% of pay that is contributed; and 50% of the next 2% of pay that is contributed.

Vacation And Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits:  The flexibility of Paid Time Off (PTO) lets you set your own priorities. Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a parent-teacher conference, a doctor’s appointment, or any number of events in your life.  Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks | Holidays - 10 Federal Government.

Pre-Tax Payment Programs:  Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP).  These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.

Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans.  We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The ProSidian Corporate Perks Benefit Program - Helping You Do More With Less:  https://ProSidian.CorporatePerks.com.  This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.

Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our management and operations consulting engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes; oftentimes there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace.  A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials based on past, present, and future work.

Leverageable Experience and Thought Leadership:  By collaborating with firm leadership, other members of the team, as well as Fellows and collaborating partners in what is a flat organization, you'll make valuable professional connections, interact with clients daily, gain leverageable Experience, and contribute to Thought Leadership while you build a basket of marketable experiences.

ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program:  ProSidian Consulting will pay up to $5k for all referrals (payments made after new hire has been employed for 90 days) for candidates submitted through our Employee Referral Program.

Performance Incentives:  Due to the nature of our management and operations consulting engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.

Flexible Spending Account:  Pending

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - SEE BELOW INSTRUCTIONS ON THE BEST WAY TO APPLY

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the “I Hire Military” Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina.  All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL" - be successful while doing things with the right way.  The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.

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