Specialist Analyst, Global Business Policy Council

Specialist Analyst, Global Business Policy Council Full-time, Americas, Washington DC Job Description About Kearney As one of the original firms, we’ve never lost sight of the fact that consulting is a people business. A global partnership in more than 40 countries, our people make us who we are. We’re individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. About Kearney’s Global Business Policy Council Established in 1992 by Kearney’s Chairman Emeritus Paul Laudicina, the Global Business Policy Council (GBPC) is a strategic service within Kearney designed to help leaders anticipate and plan for the future. From its onset, the Council was meant to address critical over-the-horizon issues of particular relevance to business, reflecting Kearney’s enduring commitment to promote world‑class strategic foresight and leadership. The GBPC Carries Out Its Mandate By Sponsoring world‑class meetings of business leaders to assess current and future business conditions; Generating cutting‑edge analysis of relevant political, economic, and business issues; and Providing clients with specific strategic advisory services, including global foresight, scenario analysis, strategic planning, risk management, competitiveness assessments, and issue “deep dives.” About The Role The Specialized Consultant works with the Council and Kearney Foresight team and supports operations in all three of the mandate areas identified above. To succeed in this role, you will need to have superior writing ability, effective communication skills, and an analytical mindset. You will need to be inventive, versatile, clever, collaborative, and open to developing and sharing creative ideas, approaches, and strategies. Attention to detail and consistency is a must. Responsibilities Intellectual capital: conduct research and analysis in support of the GBPC’s many thought leadership products, including routine short‑form pieces providing original insights on forward‑looking business‑relevant trends. Macroeconomic projections: support the GBPC’s scenario and other forecasting activity as needed, using projections to reflect anticipated shifts in the operating environment. Advisory services: support select Council and Kearney Foresight client engagements as needed. GBPC activities and initiatives: develop Council presentations, videos, qualifications, proposals, client briefings, etc. as assigned; conduct research and analysis; support GBPC event design and execution; other ad hoc project work upon request. Support of Kearney practices: provide GBPC support to priority Kearney consulting practices as assigned. Qualifications Minimum of 3 years of professional experience Background in international politics and macroeconomics, including bachelor’s and graduate degree in relevant field Experience in writing short‑form articles for external publication Broad (and ideally deep) knowledge of global affairs, public policy, and international business trends Demonstrated analytical skills and capacity to integrate diverse inputs Demonstrated writing ability Strong inter‑personal skills Strong production capabilities in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel Flexibility and enthusiasm for taking on a dynamic portfolio of responsibilities Equal Employment Opportunity and Non‑Discrimination Kearney prides itself on providing a culture that allows employees to bring their best selves to work every day. Our people can feel comfortable, confident, and joyful to do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. Kearney aims to build diverse capabilities to help our clients solve their most mission critical problems. Kearney is committed to building a diverse, unbiased and inclusive workforce. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities, or religious beliefs and practices. Members of communities historically underrepresented in consulting are encouraged to apply. Compensation and Benefits The base salary range for this role is $96,000 to $100,000. Kearney reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness. In addition to salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus. Our full suite of benefits includes paid time off, 401(k) match and profit sharing, medical, dental and vision coverage, healthcare concierge, backup child/adult care, annual employer HSA contribution, home office stipend, subsidized Gympass and annual wellness program, and leaves of absence when needed to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well‑being. Immigration Considerations KEARNEY MUST CONSIDER CURRENT U.S. IMMIGRATION RULES AND OBLIGATIONS FOR OUR FULL‑TIME ENTRY‑LEVEL ROLES, ESPECIALLY WHERE VISA SPONSORSHIP IS REQUIRED. FOR THIS REASON, WE ARE UNABLE TO CONSIDER BUSINESS ANALYST CANDIDATES THAT REQUIRE VISA SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, THIS INCLUDES STEM OPT EXTENSIONS. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kearney Italia, Inc.