Associate Consultant (January 2027)

Cicero Group

$85K — $102K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced graduate degree preferred (MBA, PhD, MPA); undergraduate degree required
  • Excellent academic performance
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in consulting or similar fields
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking abilities
  • Effective communicator in English, both verbal and written
  • Exceptional organization and multitasking skills
  • Demonstrated leadership and ambition in various settings

Responsibilities

  • Lead small teams of Analysts in research and analysis
  • Collaborate with Engagement Managers to navigate diverse projects
  • Engage directly with clients to identify needs and develop solutions
  • Manage impactful internal initiatives

Benefits

  • Collaborative environment focused on professional development
  • Opportunities to lead and mentor junior team members
  • Diverse projects that engage with high-profile clients
  • Potential for significant skill enhancement through varied responsibilities
Full Job Description

At MGT, Associates are deeply involved in every aspect of the consulting process and challenged every day by colleagues and project leads to develop new skills and achieve professional goals. As a MGT Associate, you will:
  • Lead small teams of Analysts in research and analysis that define our strategic recommendations
  • Work closely with Engagement Managers to guide teams through projects such as (but not limited to)
    • Organization Transformation
    • Private Equity Due Diligence
    • Strategic Development/Implementation
    • Market Research & Assessments
  • Engage directly with clients to understand their needs and implement original, creative solutions
  • Manage diverse and impactful internal initiatives

While there is no single educational or professional background that best prepares you for a fulfilling career at MGT, we typically look for the following qualifications:
  • Advanced graduate degree (MBA, PhD, MPA, etc.) preferred, but not required; undergraduate degree required
  • Excellent academic record and grade point average
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
  • 3+ years of experience in management/strategy consulting, non-profits, think tanks, startups, financial services, or similar environments
  • Ability to think independently and meaningfully collaborate with teams
  • Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas in English, both verbally and in writing (additional languages are always welcome and appreciated)
  • Effective organization skills and ability to multi-task
  • Exceptional ambition and leadership skills in academic, professional, or extracurricular settings

There is no single skill set that best prepares you for a fulfilling career at MGT, but the below skills are incredibly useful in our work:
  • Data Visualization/Analysis
  • Focus Group Facilitation
  • In-depth Interviews
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Teams/Outlook
  • Note Taking
  • Private Equity Transactions
  • Project Planning
  • Proposal Writing
  • Secondary Research
  • Segmentation and Conjoint Analysis
  • Survey Creation, Fielding and Analysis

Positions are available in Salt Lake City, Utah or Washington, D.C.

Application Process:

The application process consists of four stages:
  1. Resume Screening
  2. Asynchronous Video Interview
  3. Case & Behavioral Interview
  4. Super Days
Key Dates (Full-Time):
  • Resume Screening & Asynchronous Video Interview: Completed by October 16
  • Case & Behavioral Interviews: October 19-30
  • Super Days: November 2-20

Candidates who advance will receive additional information and scheduling instructions for each stage of the process.

NOTE: We currently do not accept candidates who require sponsorship, nor are we able to provide sponsorship opportunities to candidates.

To learn more, visit our website at https://mgt.us/ and connect with us on LinkedIn.

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