Description

　　Alvarez and Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement

　　PEPI: Associate, Operations Group-Aerospace, Defense, Aviation and Space

　　(OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)

　　Alvarez and Marsal, a leading independent global professional services firm, specializing in providing turnaround management, performance improvement and corporate advisory services, is seeking to expand its Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) - Aerospace, Defense, Aviation and Space (ADAS) team in various locations throughout the U.S. With more than 7,000 professionals based in 40 locations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, our firm excels in problem solving and value creation. Drawing on a strong operational heritage and hands-on-approach, our professionals work closely with organizations and stakeholders to help tackle complex business issues and maximize value.

　　AandM's Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice, with offices throughout the US, focuses on serving middle market and large cap private equity firms who have engaged AandM to help improve operating results at their portfolio companies.

　　Our professionals are aligned with a PEPI service line to promote the development of deep industry and functional skills and experiences to maximize our ability to tailor solutions to solve our clients' business issues.

　　Our PEPI services include:Aerospace, Defense , Aviation and SpaceRapid ResultsCDD/StrategyInterim ManagementMandA ServicesSupply ChainCFO Services

　　Alvarez and Marsal combines our heritage in taking on complex and challenging environments and situations with our experience in Aerospace, Defense and Aviation to help create high performing teams and deliver results. Our seasoned industry experts are called on by the highest levels of the Pentagon and the largest acquisition programs in the history of the US Department of Defense (DoD), foreign governments and partner nations. Senior executives, members of the boards of directors, operators of commercial aviation companies, suppliers, prime contractors, OEMs and the broad and diverse multi-tier supplier networks across the global defense industrial base rely on our professionals to address the current market challenges with a keen eye toward unlocking value.

　　The industry has recently faced unprecedented challenges. Delivering results in the new global operating environment is not only a matter of operating performance improvement and shareholder value, but also a matter of financial solvency and national security. Our diverse and extended platform of experts ranges from engineers, data scientists, to financial, operating and industry executives, making AandM the partner of choice when a generic approach to problem solving is simply not enough. We bring a history of success working collaboratively with clients to take on the toughest short term challenges and deliver long term sustainable results. The Aerospace, Defense and Aviation team takes holistic, cross-functional approaches that focus on quickly identifying high impact opportunities for EBITDA and operational improvements across the entire organization. Our team is targeting high growth in the next 2-4 years. We offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and building leadership skills. The Aerospace, Defense and Aviation leadership team is focused on providing career development, training and exposure to international business assignments.

　　Professional experience:Leading teams through a time-sensitive project by structuring a performance improvement plan and managing the process through to completionSynthesizing meaningful insights from data, facts and discussions with clientsDeveloping findings and making strategic recommendationsWorking with clients directly to implement strategic and operational recommendationsHands-on experience through consulting projects or engagement in several of the following areas:Direct and indirect c st transparencyMargin Management, pricing, product rationalizationSales and Marketing effectiveness, processes, incentivesSales and operations planningSourcing and global supply chainOperations management, productivityOrganizational structure and effectivenessProcess improvementSGandA cost reductionWorking capital and cash management

　　Professional skills:Strong written, oral and analytical skillsSharp data analytics skills (data science, business intelligence, data visualization, etc.)Strong Excel and PowerPoint skillsStructured project management (time, team and workstream management)Initiative and driveCritical thinking skillsAbility to deliver results on-time and on-quality under time pressureFlexible and creative thinkingClient relationship building

　　Qualifications:U.S. Citizenship required due to client requirements for some of our work related to Aerospace, Defense, Aviation and Space3-5 years of relevant work experienceFlexibility to travel up to 80% of the timePrevious professional consulting / operations experience with a recognized strategy consulting firm or Aerospace, Defense or Aviation related firm preferredDepth in Aerospace, Defense or Aviation a plusRecent project leadership experiencesOpen to all U.S. locations

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　　Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity