Associate Consultant - 2027 Start Date (Boston ​/ D.C)

Associate Consultant Role With The Bridgespan Group

Are you passionate about solving society's toughest problems? Are you attracted to the analytical rigor of strategy consulting? Are you looking for a team-based working environment where your colleagues would share your passion for equity and social impact? If you answered "yes" to all of these questions, we invite you to explore the Associate Consultant role with The Bridgespan Group.

The Bridgespan Group ("Bridgespan") is a global nonprofit that aims to build a better world by strengthening the ability of mission-driven organizations, philanthropists, impact investors, and corporations to achieve breakthrough results in addressing society's most important challenges and opportunities. Founded in 2000, Bridgespan has offices in Boston, Johannesburg, Mumbai, New York, San Francisco, and Singapore. Across these six locations, we have a diverse team of staff with varied backgrounds and experience across multiple sectors.

We work with social change organizations such as TaRL Africa, Tiko, and CAMFED; philanthropies and foundations such as OSF, Women First Fund, and The Ford Foundation; impact investors such as TPG's Rise Fund, Black Ambition, and Afric Invest; and bold funding collaboratives such as TED's Audacious Project and Co-Impact. Bridgespan aims for a world where all people have the opportunity to flourish.

Given how society works today—as manifest in systems and mindsets that have developed over time—that opportunity is not accessible to all. We are committed to equity, specifically to doing work to help ensure that race, gender, and other dimensions of identity are not determinants of life outcomes and to building an organization where the diverse set of individuals we need can thrive in pursuit of their full professional potential, and to proactively addressing the systems that help or hinder these goals.

It is a commitment to both external equity work and internal inclusivity that gets Bridgespan closer to achieving its mission.

Associate Consultants (ACs) are integral members of Bridgespan's consulting teams, partnering with colleagues at all levels to analyze complex issues, develop evidence-based insights, and support recommendations that help clients achieve greater impact. Through curiosity, critical thinking, analytical problem-solving, and collaboration, ACs help inform strategic decision-making and drive meaningful outcomes.

Once fully onboarded, ACs will follow our 50-50 staffing model working on two projects at a time with different teams. ACs enter as generalists, projects range considerably in topic and client profile, making it ideal for candidates who are enthusiastic about exploring the full range of work we do. Topics range considerably from education to public health to criminal justice, and much more.

Our client portfolio includes philanthropists or philanthropic institutions; nonprofits or movements; and impact investors.

Associate Consultants work 50-55 hours per week on average, with variations week to week in response to client needs. Travel required could be 1-2 times a month depending on projects.

What you'll do:

• Evaluate complex business challenges using hypothesis-driven problem solving to develop insights that shape decisions
• Conduct qualitative analysis through interviews with client stakeholders and quantitative analysis such as financial modeling and projections, to develop data driven recommendations
• Prepare and deliver clear and compelling client materials including Power Point presentations, Excel models and other written deliverables
• Adapt to evolving project needs by incorporating feedback and refining work products and delivering high-quality work in a deadline-driven environment.

How Bridgespan will support you:

While much of the learning occurs on the job, ACs attend formalized training sessions throughout their career at Bridgespan, beginning with an extensive orientation program. As ACs progress, they gain access to additional training focused on developing deeper consulting skills. While the work is rigorous and the learning curve steep, Bridgespan invests in helping each Associate Consultant build…