Careers

MW JONES & COMPANY offers a dynamic environment working with collegial teammates to solve challenging and important problems. We strongly believe in the apprenticeship model, whereby staff learn alongside more experienced mentors, and in turn are expected to train more junior team members.

We are looking for motivated and energetic colleagues to join our team. Please check back regularly for new openings as we continue to grow.

Business Analyst Role Description

  • Work with clients through all stages of strategy and transformation projects.
  • Help develop a strategy and focus an organization on making that strategy a reality. Interface with client management to understand their processes and operations, identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Develop and review complex spreadsheets to analyze data and develop specific recommendations. Present findings to clients and project teams.
  • Work with a diverse team in a series of assignments with diverse roles and responsibilities. Partner with leadership in writing and publishing thought pieces and articles.
  • This position is located in the Washington, D.C. metro area and requires frequent travel.

Business Analyst Skills and Experience Requirements

The ideal candidate for the Business Analyst position has the following skills, background and experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical sciences, computer science, mathematics or business/economics
  • Solid academic credentials as demonstrated through GPA, class rank (top quartile), and/or GRE/GMAT scores commensurate with academic excellence
  • Experience or demonstrated interest in aerospace, defense and/or industrials
  • Experience or demonstrated interest in management consulting, business analysis, corporate strategy, mergers & acquisitions and/or manufacturing operations
  • Flexibility, attention to detail, strong work ethic and a positive attitude
  • Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint

Client and/or prior employer references strongly preferred.

Prior experience in corporate strategy, M&A or operations in aerospace, defense or industrials is strongly preferred.

Candidate’s experience in strategy and/or M&A MUST be through consulting, investment banking, private equity, or corporate strategy / corporate development.

Strong preference given to candidates with undergraduate degrees in engineering or physical sciences.

U.S. citizenship is required. Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and obtaining required U.S. government security clearances.

This is a pre-MBA / pre-graduate school position. Compensation is commensurate with background and experience and is highly competitive.

Candidates who want to work on a contractual basis for periods of at least 3 months would be considered.

Senior Business Analyst Role Description

  • Work with clients through all stages of strategy and transformation projects.
  • Help develop a strategy and focus an organization on making that strategy a reality. Interface with client management to understand their processes and operations, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Develop and review complex spreadsheets to analyze data and develop specific recommendations. Present findings to clients and project teams.
  • Work with a diverse team in a series of assignments with diverse roles and responsibilities. Partner with leadership in writing and publishing thought pieces and articles.
  • This position is located in the Washington, D.C. metro area and requires frequent travel.

Senior Business Analyst Skills and Experience Requirements

The ideal candidate for the Senior Business Analyst position has the following skills, background and experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical sciences, computer science, mathematics or business/economics
  • Solid academic credentials as demonstrated through GPA, class rank (top quartile) and/or GRE/GMAT scores commensurate with academic excellence
  • Minimum TWO years of post-undergraduate experience
  • Experience in aerospace, defense and/or industrials
  • Experience in management consulting, business analysis, corporate strategy, mergers & acquisitions and/or manufacturing operations
  • Flexibility, attention to detail, strong work ethic and a positive attitude
  • Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint

Client and/or prior employer references strongly preferred.

Prior experience in corporate strategy, M&A or operations in aerospace, defense or industrials is strongly preferred. Candidates MUST have demonstrated experience in aerospace, defense or industrials. Applicants without experience in one or more of these sectors will not be considered.

Candidate’s experience in strategy and/or M&A MUST be through consulting, investment banking, private equity or corporate strategy / corporate development. Applicants without experience in either strategy or M&A will not be considered.

Strong preference given to candidates with undergraduate degrees in engineering or physical sciences.

U.S. citizenship is required. Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and obtaining required U.S. government security clearances.

This is a pre-MBA school position. Compensation is commensurate with background and experience and is highly competitive.

Candidates who want to work on a contractual basis for periods of at least 3 months would be considered.

Associate Role Description

  • Work with clients through all stages of strategy and transformation projects.
  • Manage individual workstreams of a project, graduating to directing more junior staff on their workstream components.
  • Develop a strategy and focus an organization on making that strategy a reality. Interface with client management to understand their processes and operations, identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Develop and review complex spreadsheets to analyze data and develop specific recommendations. Present findings to clients and project teams.
  • Work with a diverse team in a series of assignments with diverse roles and responsibilities. Partner with leadership in writing and publishing thought pieces and articles.
  • This position is located in the Washington, D.C. metro area and requires frequent travel.

Associate Skills and Experience Requirements

The ideal candidate for the Associate position has the following skills, background and experience:

  • MBA or relevant graduate degree in engineering from a top tier institution PLUS
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical sciences, computer science, mathematics or business/economics
  • Solid academic credentials as demonstrated through GPA, class rank (top quartile) and/or GRE/GMAT scores commensurate with academic excellence
  • Minimum FOUR years of post-undergraduate experience
  • Experience in aerospace, defense and/or industrials
  • Experience in management consulting, business analysis, corporate strategy and/or mergers & acquisitions
  • Flexibility, attention to detail, strong work ethic and a positive attitude
  • Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint

Client and/or prior employer references strongly preferred.

Prior experience in corporate strategy, M&A or operations in aerospace, defense or industrials is strongly preferred. Candidates MUST have demonstrated experience in aerospace, defense or industrials. Applicants without experience in one or more of these sectors will not be considered.

Candidate’s experience in strategy and/or M&A MUST be through consulting, investment banking, private equity, or corporate strategy / corporate development.

Strong preference given to candidates with undergraduate degrees in engineering or physical sciences.

U.S. citizenship is required. Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and obtaining required U.S. government security clearances.

This is a post-MBA school position. Compensation is commensurate with background and experience and is highly competitive.

Candidates who want to work on a contractual basis for periods of at least 3 months would be considered.

Senior Associate Role Description

  • Manage a team delivering a variety of strategy and transformation projects.
  • Develop strategic frameworks for solving the problem. Work closely with client management to gain buy-in to proposed strategies and pressure-test the solutions with them to increase adoption and ease implementation.
  • Review complex spreadsheets and team’s analysis, helping junior team members to confirm results and advance conclusions for specific recommendations. Present findings to client leadership.
  • Work with a diverse team in a series of assignments with diverse roles and responsibilities. Write and publish thought pieces and articles.
  • This position requires frequent travel. Preferred location is in the Washington, D.C. metro area.

Senior Associate Skills and Experience Requirements

The ideal candidate for the Senior Associate position has the following skills, background and experience:

  • Prior consulting experience leading project engagements and handling clients, with at least 2 years at top consulting companies
  • MBA or relevant graduate degree in engineering from a top tier institution PLUS
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical sciences, computer science, mathematics or business/economics
  • Solid academic credentials as demonstrated through GPA, class rank (top quartile) and/or GRE/GMAT scores commensurate with academic excellence
  • Minimum FOUR years post-undergraduate experience AND TWO years post-graduate experience
  • Experience in aerospace, defense and/or industrials
  • Experience in management consulting, business analysis, corporate strategy and/or mergers & acquisitions
  • Flexibility, attention to detail, strong work ethic and a positive attitude
  • Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint

Client and/or prior employer references strongly preferred.

Prior experience in corporate strategy, M&A or operations in aerospace, defense or industrials is strongly preferred. Candidates MUST have demonstrated experience in aerospace, defense or industrials. Applicants without experience in one or more of these sectors will not be considered.

Candidate’s experience in strategy and/or M&A MUST be through consulting, investment banking, private equity or corporate strategy / corporate development.

Strong preference given to candidates with undergraduate degrees in engineering or physical sciences.

U.S. citizenship is required. Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and obtaining required U.S. government security clearances.

This is a post-MBA school position. Compensation is commensurate with background and experience and is highly competitive.

Candidates who want to work on a contractual basis for periods of at least 3 months would be considered.