Consultant Space - Washington D.C.

Overview

Are you a driven, tech savvy, strategic thinker looking for your next challenge? Novaspace, a premier global space consulting firm, is growing its presence in the D.C. area and seeking a Consultant to join our dynamic international team. We are looking for a professional with 1-3 years of experience to help drive strategic initiatives and deliver impactful solutions in the space industry.

Our consulting service lines span strategy, market development and innovation advisory. We are looking for motivated, experienced professionals to support and lead typical consultant tasks such as sector and market entry strategies, economic and cost–benefit analyses, business case development and validation, impact assessments of policy options, market studies, strategic and business planning, user requirement gathering and analysis, as well as program and project management.

The role includes interaction with clients, partners, and program stakeholders with exposure to senior decision-makers in the space ecosystem, both in industry and government.

If this sounds like you, then read on!

• Support and lead consultant tasks including sector and market entry strategies, economic and cost–benefit analyses, business case development and validation, and impact assessments of policy options.
• Conduct market studies, strategic and business planning, user requirement gathering and analysis, and program and project management.
• Interact with clients, partners, and program stakeholders with exposure to senior decision-makers in the space ecosystem, both in industry and government.

• Growth opportunities in a dynamic team with an outstanding network of sector experts
• Direct project interaction and mentoring by our partners with extensive background in international management consulting
• Work in the space industry and telecom market with meaningful impact
• Development of your management consultancy skill set
• Hybrid work environment (some from home, some in our office in downtown Washington D.C.)
• Intellectual challenges balanced with work-life balance and limited travel
• Health insurance

• Advanced consulting skill-set: problem solving, quantitative and qualitative analytics, strong writing and presentation skills
• Fast learner, flexible, organized, meticulous and detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team
• Previous experience in management consulting
• Strong academic background
• Experience in space business, earth observation, satellite navigation, transport policy, mobility, and security matters
• U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. residence / work permit
• Flexibility for occasional travel
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite

• Experience in space business, earth observation, satellite communications, transportation policy, mobility, or national security
• Engineering or scientific background with an interest in space technology
• Finance or investment banking background with an interest in the space sector
• Public sector consulting experience and knowledge of U.S. institutions
• Other relevant experience such as market research, transaction due diligence, and economic analysis

$75,000 - $95,000 a year

Novaspace is a global leading consulting firm in the space sector. With a 40-year legacy of expertise in guiding private companies and government entities through strategic decision-making processes, Novaspace offers end-to-end consulting services, from project strategy definition to implementation, providing data-led perspectives on critical issues. Our mission is to empower clients with strategic and technical insights, enabling them to navigate opportunities within the rapidly evolving space sector.

As a privately owned and fully independent organization, Novaspace provides an expanded portfolio of services, featuring combined expertise in management and technology consulting, executive summits, and market intelligence. Trusted by 1,200 clients in over 60 countries, Novaspace has offices in Brussels, Montreal, Munich, Paris, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Toulouse, and Washington D.C. Working at Novaspace offers the opportunity to advance your career in the space/consulting industry by supporting decision-makers with high-quality consulting, market intelligence, training and summits.

Application process

Only applications containing a cover letter and a resume will be considered.