2027 Strategy Consulting Summer Analyst

About Renaissance Strategic Advisors II, LLC

Who are we?

Renaissance Strategic Advisors is a fast-growing advisory firm focused exclusively on the aerospace, defense, and government sector. We provide strategy consulting and M&A advisory services to corporate clients and financial investors from our headquarters in Arlington, VA and offices in London, UK; Paris, France; and Melbourne, Australia. We are expanding our team in response to strong client demand, continued market growth, and the success of our offerings.

We are an 85-person industry specialist team that successfully competes with some of the largest firms in the advisory market. Across our work, our purpose is to bring confidence and clarity to our clients' most consequential initiatives. Our distinct value proposition combines deep sector expertise, rigorous analysis, and a strong focus on client outcomes, delivered through a collaborative engagement model that builds trust and enables decisive action. We are a leading strategy and M&A consultant across our industry and have worked and continue to engage with executive management teams and investors of the most prominent strategic initiatives and transactions.

We foster a growth-oriented culture that emphasizes apprenticeship and collaboration, a strong sense of team and family, and recognition of performance. Our colleagues come from diverse, multidisciplinary backgrounds, united by a shared passion for the aerospace and defense sector. Learn more about us: www.rsadvisors.com.

Who are we looking for?

Successful candidates must demonstrate:

• A passion for the aerospace, defense, space, government services, and emerging technology sectors
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with both complex quantitative analysis and problem solving
• Curiosity, energy, positivity and the ability to work in teams in a dynamic environment

Required qualifications and application process

• Ability to be in the Washington, D.C. area from late May to August 2027
• Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree preferably in Economics, Engineering, Finance, Business, Political Science, Intl Relations, Public Policy or other STEM related subjects
• Internship, work experience, or demonstrated interest in the aerospace, defense, security, or government services sector - OR - with a top consulting firm, investment bank, private equity, or venture capital firm
• Strong acumen in writing for business and dealing face-to-face with clients
• Applicants must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future
• Application requirements include a CV/resume, cover letter, and unofficial university transcript

Why Renaissance Strategic Advisors?

Summer Analysts will join a group of multi-disciplinary senior consultants with decades of experience in the sector. They will work to support our global client base alongside talented peer analysts, associates, and senior staff. Analysts are fully integrated members of project teams and provide direct input into deliverables and client briefings. Daily activities will include primary and secondary source research, building market and financial models, and creating client presentations / deliverables. At Renaissance Strategic Advisors:

• Summer Analysts partake in a weeklong training program that includes functional skills in Excel and PowerPoint, advanced research methods, consulting tradecraft, and industry / sector knowledge
• Each Summer Analyst receives a mentor, ensuring individual attention and senior interaction
• Summer Analysts contribute to client projects and participate in the development of internal firm IP
• Summer Analysts also have the opportunity to lead an independent market analysis and take ownership of the deliverable, culminating in a firm-wide presentation to senior management