Senior Associate, Strategy & Operations

Huron

Senior Associate at Innosight driving client impact through strategy implementation and operational excellence. Collaborating with executives and managing project workstreams across diverse industries.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Illinois, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $165,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing project workstreams, conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, and delivering actionable insights to drive client outcomes. Proficient in leveraging generative AI tools and methodologies to enhance problem-solving and client impact.

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Management Consulting ExperienceQuantitative AnalysisGenerative AI ApplicationPowerPoint ProficiencyClient-Facing Deliverables

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Hard Skills

Quantitative AnalysisQualitative AnalysisProblem SolvingProject ManagementBusiness TransformationOperational ImprovementGrowth StrategyProfitability EnhancementClient DeliverablesData Analysis

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringCommunicationFacilitationStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

PowerPointExcelGenerative AI

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBA

Industry Keywords

Management ConsultingCorporate StrategyOperational TransformationPrivate EquityBusiness Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently own and manage one or more project workstreams from problem definition through final recommendations.
Structure complex business problems, develop hypotheses, build workplans, and prioritize analyses to drive client outcomes.
Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to evaluate business performance, operational effectiveness, growth opportunities, profitability drivers, and organizational capabilities.
Translate analyses into clear, actionable insights and executive-ready recommendations.
Develop high-quality client deliverables, including presentations, models, and supporting analyses.
Facilitate client meetings, workshops, interviews, and working sessions.
Present findings and recommendations to client stakeholders, including senior executives.
Manage workstream timelines, risks, and dependencies while ensuring high-quality execution.
Coach and mentor junior team members by providing guidance, feedback, and quality review of work products.
Contribute to business development activities, proposal development, thought leadership, and internal firm initiatives.
Leverage Innosight methodologies and emerging technologies, including generative AI, to enhance analysis, problem solving, and client impact.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 4 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, operational transformation, business transformation, private equity value creation, or related business leadership roles.
Experience supporting strategic, operational, and value creation initiatives, including growth strategy, corporate strategy, business transformation, operational improvement, organizational effectiveness, supply chain and operations, profitability enhancement, private equity due diligence, complexity reduction, and related business challenges.
Demonstrated experience owning significant workstreams and delivering results in client-facing environments.
Strong analytical, quantitative, and structured problem-solving capabilities.
Experience applying generative AI tools and technologies in consulting, analytical, or business environments to support research, problem solving, analysis, and client impact.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate ambiguous business challenges.
Strong proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel with the ability to create client-ready deliverables.
Bachelor's degree required; MBA strongly preferred.
Travel requirements vary by project, but candidates must be willing to travel weekly as needed (up to 80%).

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision coverage
wellness programs
401(k) plan with a generous employer match
employee stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off policy
paid parental leave and adoption assistance
free annual health screenings and coaching