Founder's Office - Strategy and Ops Associate

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
You solve problems no one has written a playbook for yet
You don't wait to be told what to do; you identify issues and fix them
You're equally comfortable diving into technical details and communicating with stakeholders
You see systems, not just tasks; you build solutions that scale
You learn new domains at lightning speed
You own outcomes completely; when you take on a challenge, it gets solved
You think analytically and make decisions based on data, not intuition
You thrive in ambiguity and see it as an opportunity to create structure

Requirements

2-3 years showing exceptional capability in consulting, startups, strategy, or other high-performance environments
Track record of taking complete ownership of complex projects
Proven ability to analyze data and create actionable insights
Experience building systems or processes that enable scale
Strong technical aptitude with tools like Excel, SQL, and presentation software
Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and visual
MBAs are considered, but it is not a requirement

Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Generous leave policy
Comprehensive group medical insurance
Front-row seat to the inner workings of a high-growth engineering business
Unparalleled exposure to all aspects of running a company
Direct mentorship from leadership
Role with clear path to leadership as the company grows