Senior Strategy Consultant - Business Strategy & Transformation - 1898 & Co.

Senior Strategy Consultant

At 1898 & Co., a part of Burns & McDonnell, we help clients develop and execute business strategies that drive meaningful transformation. Our Business Strategy & Transformation team partners with organizations across the energy and utilities industries to solve complex challenges that impact their people, processes, and technologies. We combine management consulting expertise and industry experience to deliver strategies that are both visionary and actionable. We are seeking a Senior Strategy Consultant with demonstrated experience in energy and utilities. This individual will apply a deep understanding of organizational, operational, and financial drivers to help clients design strategies that achieve measurable business outcomes. The ideal candidate combines analytical rigor with consulting leadership and the ability to engage executives in transformative discussions about business performance and innovation.

What You'll Do

• Advise clients in the energy and utilities sector on business strategy, transformation, and operational improvements, working closely with senior leadership to address complex organizational challenges.
• Lead and support initiatives related to capital planning, process optimization, and business performance, helping organizations achieve measurable outcomes.
• Develop and deliver strategic recommendations by synthesizing market trends, regulatory developments, and organizational priorities.
• Facilitate workshops, stakeholder engagement, and executive-level discussions to guide decision-making and foster alignment across diverse teams.
• Conduct assessments of organizational readiness, risk and resilience, providing actionable insights for business transformation and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with clients to design and implement solutions that bridge objectives with utility processes and regulatory frameworks.
• Mentor and guide junior consultants and project teams, sharing best practices and supporting professional growth.
• Prepare and present clear, concise reports and presentations to communicate findings, recommendations, and strategic insights to senior stakeholders.
• Support offering development and thought leadership by contributing to internal initiatives, industry publications, and client proposals.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders to drive business growth and deliver value.

Preferred Experience & Skills :

Qualifications :

Compensation : $165,000.00-350,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local / state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to : individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits :

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. EEO / Disabled / Veterans.

Job : Engineering

Primary Location : US-IL-Chicago

Other Locations : US-CO-Denver

Schedule : Full-time

Travel : Yes, 50% of the time

About 1898 & Co. : 1898 & Co. is a business, technology and security solutions consultancy where experience and foresight come together to unlock lasting advancements. We innovate today to fuel our clients' future growth, catalyzing insights that drive smarter decisions, improve performance and maximize value. As part of Burns & McDonnell, we draw on more than 120 years of deep and broad experience in complex industries as we envision and enable the future for our clients.

Req ID : 254344

Job Hire Type : Experienced