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ZS · 3 months ago

Decision Analytics Consultant

Princeton, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life through data, science, and technology. The Decision Analytics Consultant will leverage quantitative skills to address clients' business analytics needs, work collaboratively with clients to identify specific information requirements, and communicate data results effectively. This role also involves mentoring junior team members and providing thought leadership within projects.

ConsultingManagement ConsultingMarketing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Leverage quantitative skills to derive answers to clients' ongoing business analytics and reporting questions

Work collaboratively with clients to ascertain the client’s specific business information needs

Execute a specific plan for analyzing the data necessary to secure solutions to clients’ particular business information need(s)

Discuss and determine with clients which specific data may be best utilized in order to perform the necessary analysis

Evaluate, assess and analyze the data necessary to provide solutions to the client’s particular business information needs

Communicate the data results to the client, with an emphasis on answering the business question as opposed to the analytical and reporting processes used

Gain immediate familiarity with client’s internal processes

Develop expertise within a client analytics area

Provide thought leadership and innovation within projects and practice areas

Coach and mentor junior team members

Qualification

Analytical thinkingData analysisProblem solvingConsulting experienceLife sciences experienceClient-first mentalityEffective communicationTeam leadershipAttention to detailCollaborative spirit

Required

MBA with a bachelor's (and often graduate) degree in a quantitative, analytical discipline, such as Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Management Science, Data Science, Statistics, Econometrics, or Engineering. In lieu of an MBA or PhD, 5-8 years of relevant work experience may substitute

3-5 years of pre-MBA relevant work experience, with demonstrated strength in analytical thinking and problem solving

Strong ability to interpret and connect disparate data sources, synthesize insights, and build a cohesive business story

High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal initiative

Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, leading and managing teams

Effective oral and written communication skills that enable personal impact with senior-level decision makers

Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset

Analytic problem-solving skills, with a creative and innovative outlook

Fluency in English

Client-first mentality

Intense work ethic

Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach

Preferred

Prior consulting experience or exposure to cross-functional, client-facing environments (preferred but not required)

Experience in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industries (preferred but not required)

Benefits

Health and well-being

Financial planning

Annual leave

Personal growth and professional development

Robust skills development programs

Multiple career progression options

Internal mobility paths

Collaborative culture

Company

ZS

Glassdoor3.7

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm that partners with companies to improve life and how we live it.

Founded in 1983

Evanston, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.zs.com/

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