[Hiring] Consulting Associate II @CJK Group, Inc.

Role Description

The Consulting Associate II contributes to KGL Consulting’s advisory services for scholarly publishing organizations through research, analysis, preparation of client deliverables, and development of recommendations.

• Works with the Director, KGL Consulting, or another designated Project Lead.
• Takes ownership of defined deliverables and workstreams.
• May lead straightforward assignments with established objectives and an agreed approach.
• Expected to manage assigned work independently while seeking guidance on complex analytical questions, strategic recommendations, material changes in approach, and sensitive client matters.
• Participates in client meetings and presentations, presenting assigned findings and analyses.
• Contributes to proposal responsibilities, adapting existing material or preparing straightforward proposals with guidance.
• Engagements may include:
  • Strategic planning
  • Publishing program and product development
  • Market research
  • Publishing audits
  • Industry and competitor analyses
  • Publisher and vendor RFPs
  • Publishing agreement and business-term evaluations
  • Negotiation support
  • Content licensing
  • Pricing studies
  • Financial analysis and modeling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience.
• Five or more years of progressive experience in scholarly publishing or a closely related field.
• Strong research, analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong writing skills, including the ability to synthesize detailed information clearly, accurately, and succinctly.
• Professional and diplomatic communication skills, including the ability to explain findings and contribute effectively to client discussions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines.
• Ability to interpret financial, operational, and performance information and draw supported conclusions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, including use of Excel for data and financial analysis.
• Ability to work independently within an agreed approach, incorporate feedback, and recognize when guidance or escalation is appropriate.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment and handle client and company information with confidentiality and discretion.

Requirements

• Experience in journal or portfolio management, editorial operations, publishing partnerships, market research, product development, production, technology, or commercial analysis.
• Experience conducting interviews, surveys, competitive research, market assessments, or other primary and secondary research.
• Experience preparing professional reports, presentations, and recommendations for internal or external audiences.
• Familiarity with scholarly publishing business models and the roles of publishers, societies, vendors, and technology providers.
• Experience analyzing budgets, pricing, financial projections, or other quantitative information.

Physical Requirements

• Remote office work involving extensive computer use, written communication, and telephone or video meetings.
• Some work outside regular business hours may be needed to accommodate client and company requirements.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel for client, company, and industry meetings.