Associate Consultant

Company Overview:Curtis Strategy is a strategy consulting firm serving purpose-driven organizations in the Health & Human Services, Higher Education, Credit Unions, Associations, and other nonprofit sectors. Curtis Strategy specializes in Strategic Planning, Organization Design, Board Governance, Succession Planning, and Merger and Affiliation (M&A) Strategy. Our team drives the change and evolution of nonprofits into the future by working collaboratively with organizations to align the right resources, design innovative strategies, and create customized plans leading to future growth and sustainability. Our mission is to advance nonprofit organizations toward future relevance through exponential thinking, innovative strategy, and transformative change.Position Overview:Curtis Strategy is growing and looking to hire dynamic Associate Consultants to join our firm. Associates play an integral role in engagement support, client success, and business analytics. Associates serve on multiple client engagements, manage complex projects, and routinely interact with leading nonprofit C-Suite executives, boards of directors, and industry leaders. As Associates grow and develop within the firm, they have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibilities and advance to the position of Strategy Consultant. Primary Purpose: To support the work of the Strategy Consultant in ensuring high-quality analytics, presentations, and project support.Primary Responsibilities:Manage project logistics, including scheduling meetings, coordinating tasks, and tracking deadlines, to ensure projects stay on track and meet client expectationsProvide comprehensive support to clients throughout the entire project lifecycle and collaborate closely with the project team to address critical issues and identify opportunities for improvementSupport the design and development of high-quality client deliverables and client communications, including recommendations/synthesis of insights from analysisDevelop analytical processes and structure findings to provide actionable client insightsManage complex data sets and perform quantitative analysisPerform primary and secondary researchAdditional Responsibilities:Facilitate comprehensive stakeholder engagement across all levels of the client's organization—including individual interviews, focus groups, and surveys. Analyze the findings to problem-solve and, in collaboration with the lead Strategy Consultant, develop data-driven recommendations for improving the client's organization.Develop meaningful client relationships Compile, analyze, and present information orally, visually, and in writing using approved deliverable reports and templatesSupport the continuous improvement of our service delivery model by identifying inefficiencies in internal processes, providing feedback on client deliverable templates, and recommending practical solutions for enhancing quality and effectivenessPerform other duties as assignedQualifications:Bachelor’s degree required4+ years of work experience; management consulting, human resources, operations, or equivalent professional experience preferredProficient in the use of Google Workspace applicationsExperience leveraging AI to synthesize qualitative data and accelerate the development of high-quality client deliverablesExperience analyzing and synthesizing large data sets in Google SheetsExperience in developing and presenting high-quality client deliverablesStrong interest in nonprofit sectors, services, and strategyAbility to view challenges through multiple levels of perspective and problem-solve creativelyEffectively communicate with all levels of an organizationExcellent interpersonal and written communication skillsSelf-motivated with the ability to work both independently and remotely as a team playerAbility to manage complexity in a dynamic client and team environmentAbility to work collaboratively with key internal and external leadersSkilled in relationship-building and active listeningStrong attention to detail and project management skillsAbility to meet deadlines Willingness to travel as required for client projectsSectors:HealthcareHuman ServicesAssociationsCredit UnionsHigher EducationFoundationsEmployment Type: Full-Time/ W-2Salary: $70,000 base salary with eligibility for an additional performance-based bonus of up to 10% annuallyLocation: Virtual, with travel requirements based on project and client needsJob Functions: Consulting, Project Management, Strategy, Data Analysis & SynthesisReporting Structure: This position directly reports to a Health and Human Services Sector Partner.