Business Associate, Financial Analyst

Strategic and M&A Advisory Careers at CSP

CSP experiences high deal flow in the aerospace, defense, and government markets. We look for experienced strategic and M&A advisory consultants with domain knowledge, analytical skills, and strong productivity to thrive in a varied, fast‑paced environment.

Role:
Lead client strategic and transaction advisory engagements, including primary research, structuring deliverables, leading client meetings, managing staff, and mentoring junior consultants.

• Conduct primary research and analysis.
• Structure, construct, and manage client deliverables.
• Lead and participate in client meetings and teleconferences.
• Coordinate small internal teams.
• Coach and mentor junior consultants.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in aerospace, defense, or federal government markets at a consulting firm, private equity sponsor, investment bank, or corporate development role.
• Highly motivated and articulate; strong in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong analytical skills, quantitative analysis expertise.
• Experience managing complex client engagements.
• Knowledge of supply‑chain and M&A dynamics in commercial aviation, defense, space, and government services.

Role:
Lead development and production of analytical products supporting strategy and transaction practices, manage project execution and deliverables, and interact with clients.

• Produce high‑quality work products using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Lead primary industry research and analysis; build PowerPoint exhibits and Excel models.
• Participate in client meetings and teleconferences.
• Define, build, and deliver ‘modules’ of CSP reports.
• Contribute to CSP forecasting efforts.
• Research and maintain client‑ready models for market sizing and competitive analysis.

Qualifications:

• At least 4 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, military, or relevant industry roles.
• A four‑year degree from a top‑tier institution in economics, engineering, finance, business, political science, or public policy.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; experience building financial and market models.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Ability to work independently and in small teams under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of aerospace, defense, and federal technology services markets.
• Proven experience executing and managing complex analytical assignments.

Role:
Assist in production of analytic products supporting strategy and transaction practices, develop models, and perform research and analysis.

• Produce high‑quality work products with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Support senior staff in primary industry research, building PowerPoint exhibits and Excel models.
• Assist in design and production of CSP report modules.
• Contribute to forecasting efforts.
• Research and prepare client‑ready models to perform market sizing and competitive analysis.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, military, or relevant industry roles.
• A four‑year degree from a selective institution in business, economics, international relations, or security studies.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong analytical and research capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Understanding of federal programmatic and budgeting processes or commercial aviation market dynamics.

Compensation:

Compensation is highly competitive and performance‑based, potentially exceeding industry averages for high‑performing team members.