Capabilities & Insights Analyst – Aerospace & Defense

Your Growth Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.

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 for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.

Your ImpactFrom day one, you will be an integral part of the Capabilities & Insights team, developing innovative solutions for our clients.

Your role will involve both short-term and long-term strategic projects, such as analyzing the competitiveness of our clients, evaluating key financial figures, highlighting technology and product strategies, calculating market sizes, and more.

You will have access to industry-specific resources and global network of experts to help grow your expertise.

You will collaborate with our global team to build expertise, share new ideas, and set new benchmarks for best practices.

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to spearhead entrepreneurial initiatives and special projects that drive McKinsey’s innovation.

You will work with client teams or lead independent ventures, giving you the freedom to shape your work and directly influence your projects. This creates exciting opportunities for personal and professional growth.

At McKinsey, we invest heavily in your professional development.

As an analyst, you will receive exceptional training in market research and consulting toolkits.

You will receive frequent coaching and mentorship from peers and leaders, gaining valuable insights and hands-on experience. We offer a clear career progression path, supported by a culture that highlights strengths.

Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of Aerospace and Defense.

You will join McKinsey’s Aerospace & Defense practice as a member of Capabilities & Insights team.

Here you will collaborate with our consultants and clients to conduct research and analysis related to the United States Defense sector.

You will also get the opportunity to build expertise in adjacent Aerospace & Defense markets such as commercial aviation, aftermarket, private equity, supply chain, and more.

Your qualifications and skills

• US Citizenship required
• Bachelor's degree required, master's is a plus
• 1+ years of professional experience preferred
• Experience in Aerospace, Defense, or related industries not required but a plus
• Experience in a market research or consulting not required but a plus
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong understanding of economic, financial, and general business concepts
• Strong performance in PowerPoint, Excel, Word; Tableau, Alteryx not required but a plus
• Strong ability to collaborate in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment
• Uphold professional attitude, work standards, and service-oriented mindset

Qualifications

• You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward
• In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible
• US Citizenship required
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong understanding of economic, financial, and general business concepts
• Strong ability to collaborate in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment
• Uphold professional attitude, work standards, and service-oriented mindset

Benefits

• Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients
• Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else
• 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
• World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children
• You will work with client teams or lead independent ventures, giving you the freedom to shape your work and directly influence your projects
• This creates exciting opportunities for personal and professional growth
• You will also get the opportunity to build expertise in adjacent Aerospace & Defense markets such as commercial aviation, aftermarket, private equity, supply chain, and more

Responsibilities

• You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions
• Your role will involve both short-term and long-term strategic projects, such as analyzing the competitiveness of our clients, evaluating key financial figures, highlighting technology and product strategies, calculating market sizes, and more
• You will have access to industry-specific resources and global network of experts to help grow your expertise
• Additionally, you will have the opportunity to spearhead entrepreneurial initiatives and special projects that drive McKinsey’s innovation
• As an analyst, you will receive exceptional training in market research and consulting toolkits.
• You will receive frequent coaching and mentorship from peers and leaders, gaining valuable insights and hands-on experience
• You will join McKinsey’s Aerospace & Defense practice as a member of Capabilities & Insights team
• Here you will collaborate with our consultants and clients to conduct research and analysis related to the United States Defense sector