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On-site in Utrecht·Full-time·Added 7 months ago
First posted 7 months ago, still open when we checked on 9 Oct
9 open roles
Overview
Job details
Full-time
Per the ad.
Requirements
Dutch
The ad asks for Dutch, or counts it in your favour.
Skills
This job advert was originally written in Dutch.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
In addition to a market-competitive salary, we offer, among other things:
- 35 vacation days
- Possibility to purchase extra vacation days (maximum 7)
- Remuneration based on fixed + variable income (without a ceiling)
- Possibility to acquire shares for all employees
- Pension scheme (with a fixed percentage employee contribution)
- Lease car scheme / travel allowance
- A fun, collaborative, and inclusive working environment that values the power of diversity
The role
To enable our growth in the Netherlands, we are looking for experienced Consultant Analysts, Consultants, Senior Consultants, and Principal Consultants for our Defence team.
In this role, you will work on projects in the fields of strategy, technology, innovation, and transformation within Defence. You will lead or support projects, guide major changes, and leverage your network and expertise to identify new opportunities. You will provide strategic advice, drive implementations, and work closely with colleagues from the Netherlands and beyond. In doing so, you will make use of international best practices.
- Work in multidisciplinary teams, nationally and internationally. You will work intensively with colleagues from, among others, the United Kingdom and the Nordics and contribute to further international growth.
- Build strong relationships with governments, NATO, EDA, the defence industry, and research institutions and actively contribute to strengthening these collaborations.
- Stay informed about market and technological developments and share valuable insights with your team.
- Receive coaching from experienced colleagues and play a role yourself in the development of younger team members by sharing your knowledge and experience.
- Support the preparation of propositions and, together with senior colleagues, identify new project opportunities.
Qualifications
- Completed master's degree in a relevant field.
- Minimum 5-15 years of experience in the defence sector, preferably gained at the Ministry of Defence / the armed forces, defence industry, or at consultancy firms.
- Demonstrably successful experience in leading (advisory) projects
- In-depth knowledge of defence policy, strategy, and operations, including insight into relevant regulations, frameworks, and best practices.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex information into concrete and applicable insights.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with which you can effectively support various target groups.
- Leadership qualities, with experience in managing teams and promoting collaboration.
- Fluent in Dutch and English; additional language skills (Danish, German) are a plus.
- Willingness to travel if necessary for client projects.
- Dutch nationality required, due to security screenings
About PA Consulting
- Website
- paconsulting.com
In their own words
About the company & team
PA Consulting is an international firm focused on innovation, technology, and transformation. Since our first assignment in 1943, we have been a trusted partner for defence, law enforcement, and security organizations. We work on essential programs that protect lives and strengthen national resilience, today and in the future.
In the United Kingdom, we are the largest independent consultancy for the Ministry of Defence. Government organizations and partners choose us because of our practical knowledge, innovative power, and strong technological foundation. In Cambridge, our Global Innovation and Technology Centre is located, where approximately 400 scientists, designers, researchers, and advisors develop new technologies, new production methods, and new products. Not only for defence, but also for the pharmaceutical industry, and organizations active in consumer products, energy, and the public sector. By forming flexible multidisciplinary teams, we help our clients with rapid innovation, technology scouting, and scaling / commercialization.
We are looking for people who combine sector knowledge with a passion for true innovation and are able to advise clients from an independent position.
Additional information
We are convinced that diversity makes us stronger as a company and we welcome people with different backgrounds. Diversity stimulates a rich and creative environment, in which our employees develop and our clients achieve lasting results. We select, promote, and reward our people based on their contribution to the success of PA, regardless of gender, origin, disability, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or marital status.
International applicants are welcome, but we cannot sponsor work permits; you must possess Dutch nationality and be fully entitled to live and work in the Netherlands. If you do not have these rights, your application will be automatically rejected. Proficiency in the Dutch language at a minimum of C1 level is required.
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