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Market and Intelligence Specialist

McKinsey & Company
parental leave, paid time off
United States, D.C., Washington
Jun 02, 2025
Global Administration Market and Intelligence Specialist Job ID: 98193 Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges-the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place. Your Impact You'll be part of our Social, Healthcare & Public Entity (SHaPE) practice team in our DC location. SHaPE Practice focuses on supporting our social, health, and public sector clients to drive impact. You'll be a core member of the passionate, energized North America SHaPE client activation and broader practice team. In this role, you will create high-impact deliverables for internal stakeholders, grounded in thorough research and analysis. For strategic opportunities, you will address high-priority requests by delivering outputs of the highest quality, including robust data, insightful analyses, and actionable recommendations. You will support Client-Service Teams by conducting white- and grey-space analyses, identifying potential opportunities, and performing budget and legislative tear-downs in close collaboration with service line leaders, Client-Service Teams, and federal partners. Your responsibilities will include market sensing, competitive and market intelligence gathering, and providing recommendations to strengthen positioning and shape opportunities. You will conduct extensive research to collect data on competitors, industry trends, and the broader consulting landscape. Leveraging your deep industry knowledge and analytical expertise, you will deliver strategic recommendations that drive impact. This will involve utilizing business intelligence tools and software for data collection, analysis, and visualization, as well as translating complex data into clear, actionable insights and strategic guidance. Your Growth You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference. When you join us, you will have: Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey. A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes. Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Exceptional benefits: In addition to a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children. Your qualifications and skills 5+ years of relevant professional experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent Exceptional organizational and communication skills Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Conceptual problem-solving and analytical skills Industry knowledge of the US Federal sector; government experience preferred Ability to clearly describe analytic processes and concepts in your area of expertise to both technical and non-technical audiences Curiosity and drive to "explore," analyze, and continuously improve quality and reliability of analytics as well as knowledge gathering and knowledge management processes High personal integrity and proven ability to work with high sensitivity, discretion and confidentiality given the nature of the insights handled Positive and supportive team contributor Experience in qualitative analyses and unstructured data Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues. Apply Now Apply Later FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $130,100 - $162,600 USD -to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest [salary/hourly wages] for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off. FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites. Job Skill Group - N/A Job Skill Code - CSSI - Client Activation Services Specialist Function - Industry - Public Sector Post to LinkedIn - Yes Posted to LinkedIn Date - Fri May 30 00:00:00 GMT 2025 LinkedIn Posting City - Washington DC LinkedIn Posting State/Province - District of Columbia LinkedIn Posting Country - United States LinkedIn Job Title - Market and Intelligence Specialist LinkedIn Function - Project Management;Strategy / Planning LinkedIn Industry - Government Administration;Government Relations;Public Policy LinkedIn Seniority Level - Associate