The Role
Work directly with the founder to lead strategic transformation, build scalable systems and processes, analyze data, develop leadership insights, solve cross-functional operational challenges, and support financial planning, resource allocation, culture, and organizational growth. The role requires strong ownership, analytical thinking, technical aptitude, communication skills, and comfort operating in ambiguous, high-growth environments.
Summary Generated by Built In
At CRA, we're creating purpose-engineered solutions that power the Energy and Defence sectors. As an integrated engineering powerhouse, we design, engineer, and manufacture everything in-house, giving us unmatched control over quality and innovation. Industry leaders trust our solutions, including BrahMos Aerospace, ONGC, OIL, Indian Air Force, and Schlumberger.
We've entered an extraordinary growth phase, tripling in size over the last three years. Today, with a team strength of 100, we're positioned at the intersection of two rapidly expanding sectors.
We're looking for an exceptional Strategic Associate to join the Founder's Office and impact the trajectory of a fast-growing engineering company directly. You'll work alongside the founder to tackle our most critical challenges, building the systems and processes that will transform how we operate.
What You'll Own
- Strategic Transformation: Lead high-impact initiatives that reshape how we operate, from implementing key business systems to modernizing our digital presence
- Insight Development: Create frameworks that surface the metrics that matter, turning raw data into actionable intelligence for leadership decision-making
- Cross-Functional Problem Solving: Be the founder's proxy in solving our toughest operational challenges—you'll identify bottlenecks, develop solutions, and drive execution across departments
- Operational Excellence: Build scalable processes that allow us to maintain quality and innovation while growing at pace
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Transform how we use data in financial planning, resource allocation, and strategic prioritization
- Culture & Team Development: Help shape how we operate, communicate, and excel as we continue to grow
Who you are
Requirements
Benefits
Skills Required
- 2–3 years of exceptional experience in consulting, startups, strategy, or other high-performance environments
- Track record of taking complete ownership of complex projects
- Ability to analyze data and create actionable insights
- Experience building systems or processes that enable organizational scale
- Strong technical aptitude with Excel, SQL, and presentation software
- Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
- MBA
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The Company
What We Do
Energy and Defence systems, purpose-engineered from first principles. 800+ installations, 25+ countries, 30+ years — designed and built entirely in-house.
