Senior Associate

Senior Associates are responsible for leading the development and production of analytic products in support of CSP’s strategy and transaction practices. Senior Associates are expected to take client-facing roles while managing project execution and deliverables. The ideal candidate will bring relevant subject matter knowledge/experience in commercial aerospace, defense, space, and / or government services, a strong, multidisciplinary analytical approach to research and problem solving, and the ability to manage and execute multiple client deliverables in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.

Key tasks and responsibilities will include: 

Produce high quality work product using Microsoft Office Suite

Lead, design, and conduct primary industry research and analysis on a range of strategic, economic, and policy issues; building PowerPoint exhibits and Excel models; and providing related support as necessary to produce and deliver high-quality client work products on a timely basis

Actively participate in meetings and teleconferences with clients, target company management teams, and customer representatives

Manage CSP forecast models from creation to final delivery, including providing insightful analysis of client financial datasets, creating and updating model formats and structures, organizing and inputting Management and CSP data and assumptions; and incorporating required supporting data

Manage the design and production of substantive ‘modules’ of CSP’s report (e.g., Served Market, Macro Market, Customer diligence, Line of Business Assessment, etc.)

Meaningfully contribute to CSP forecasting efforts (e.g., platform build rates, shipset values, target company revenue inputs and CSP forecast assumptions)

Research, prepare, and maintain client-ready models to perform market sizing and competitive analysis

Senior Associate candidates should possess the following:

At least 4 years of work experience, in one of the following roles:

Management Consulting

Investment Banking

Private Equity

Military or Intelligence Community

Defense Products, Systems or Services in Strategy, Corporate Development

Commercial Aviation Strategy, Corporate Development

A four-year degree from a top-tier institution in engineering, business, economics, international relations, or security studies

Demonstrated track record of academic achievement with a GPA of 3.0 or higher

Advanced internet research skills

Ability to work both individually and in a small team to meet strict deadlines

Be able to demonstrate significant knowledge of the aerospace, defense, and/or federal technology services markets

Proven experience executing and managing complex analytical assignments

Ability to communicate effectively in all forms

Demonstrated track record of professional and academic achievement

Experience with development of Excel models for financial forecast and valuation purposes and advanced PowerPoint skills

Preferred candidates will also possess:

An advanced degree from a selective institution in business, economics, international relations, or security studies

An understanding of federal programmatic and budgeting processes and/or commercial aviation market dynamics

Understanding of M&A dynamics and the aerospace / defense industry landscape

Experience with transaction advisory (due diligence) activity in a client-facing role

Compensation

Compensation is highly competitive and the work is both very challenging and professionally rewarding. Compensation is performance based (reflected in the firm’s bonus structure) and may run higher than industry average for high-performing team members.