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 Brah. Mos 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 An Engineering background is a plus 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