Associate, Strategy & Operations

Responsibilities:

Refine and maintain the company’s financial models, including revenue models and cost models used to inform strategic decisions

You will work closely with the senior leadership team to develop investor materials and assist in facilitating due diligence for equity and debt financings

You will assist in evaluating M&A opportunities, including conducting due diligence and supporting financial modeling

You will work closely with Divergent’s Program Management Office (PMO) to understand customer needs and develop bespoke analyses to drive quoting and pricing strategies.

You will develop presentation materials and participate in discussions with Divergent customers. This involves supporting existing programs and exploring new program opportunities. 

You will evaluate and analyze new business and market opportunities to drive customer strategies and R&D priorities

You will work closely with our program and technical teams to support development of solution briefs, white papers, and responses to requests for information 

You will work with senior leadership to develop and implement various other strategic projects, including supporting the legal department, finance department, and engineering departments

Skills:

Financial modeling and analysis is a core strength

You bring both analytical and creative perspectives to each problem – blending the two in a compelling narrative comes naturally 

You excel at distilling complex problems into digestible and actionable steps, even when you’re not a subject matter expert. 

You know how to prioritize an 80%/20% solution, but you don’t mind getting in the weeds to push the final 20% across the line

You communicate clearly and concisely, both in written and verbal form

Qualifications:

1+ years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, or a similar role in a fast-paced environment

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, business, finance, or a related field

Knowledge of generative design, additive manufacturing, and robotic assembly systems is preferred

Knowledge of the DoD acquisition cycle is preferred