Consultant – Strategy & Analytics

Cartesian; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonuses

Mentorship

High-impact projects

Volunteer events

Team social events

Job summary

Cartesian is seeking a Consultant to join its Strategy and Analytics team in Boston. Consultants typically work on one to two client projects, balancing independent work with oversight for junior team members.

You will conduct research, analyze data, and develop compelling presentations while maintaining relationships with client stakeholders. You will convey actionable strategies and recommendations to executives, bringing an entrepreneurial mindset and curiosity to solve complex business

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of relevant work experience in strategy or management consulting, professional services, corporate or business strategy, financial or economic analysis, data analysis, and/or strategic marketing
• Bachelor’s degree with a preference for quantitative course work
• Experience successfully leading projects, both independently and in collaboration with clients or internal stakeholders
• Proficiency in presenting and effectively communicating research and analysis using PowerPoint
• Experience structuring and executing research and/or data analysis
• Passion for problem solving and working with data
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Creative mindset and drive to develop innovative solutions
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• The ability to proactively set priorities and execute effectively
• Strong attention to detail in both data analysis and communication
• A strong interest in the Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) industry

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and data analysis on client projects
• Develop actionable strategies and client presentations
• Manage day-to-day relationships with client stakeholders
• Serve as contributor and mentor to junior team members
• Deliver high-impact, data-driven recommendations to executives

Skills

Data analysis

PowerPoint

Project leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Alteryx

PowerBI

Tableau

QGIS

Job description

Compensation: $120,000 - $165,000 / year

Department: Strategy

Location: Boston, MA

Description

Cartesian is a specialist consulting firm with over 35 years of experience serving the global telecommunications, media, and technology (TMT) sectors. We partner with clients worldwide to design and implement practical strategies, data‑driven transformations, and technology solutions that drive growth and operational efficiency. Our expertise spans analytics, strategy, technical services, content security, and management consulting.

Our Strategy & Analytics team partners with companies and investors in the technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) sector to uncover opportunities and drive performance. We combine strategic thinking, deep data insights, and technical expertise to tackle critical challenges across our clients’ organizations. Our work spans branding and marketing strategy, sales optimization, operational efficiency, policy and regulatory analysis, financial modeling, data science, and more. We’re a team of smart, curious, and collaborative individuals from diverse backgrounds, united by a shared passion for solving complex, ambiguous problems in an ever‑evolving world.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Consultant to join our Strategy and Analytics team! Consultants on our team are typically engaged on one to two client projects at a time, serving as both individual contributors and providing oversight to more junior project team members. Our Consultants are responsible for conducting research, performing data analysis, and developing compelling presentations while owning day‑to‑day relationships with client stakeholders. In this role you will develop actionable strategies and communicate recommendations to internal and external executive stakeholders. You will bring a highly motivated and entrepreneurial mindset to Cartesian and you will leverage your analytical and intellectual curiosity to solve complex business problems in a fast‑paced, supportive, and fun environment.

What You’ll Bring

• 4–7 years of relevant work experience in strategy or management consulting, professional services, corporate or business strategy, financial or economic analysis, data analysis, and/or strategic marketing
• Bachelor’s degree with a preference for quantitative course work
• Experience successfully leading projects, both independently and in collaboration with clients or internal stakeholders
• Proficiency in presenting and effectively communicating research and analysis using PowerPoint
• Experience structuring and executing research and/or data analysis
• Passion for problem solving and working with data
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Creative mindset and drive to develop innovative solutions
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• The ability to proactively set priorities and execute effectively
• Strong attention to detail in both data analysis and communication
• A strong interest in the Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) industry

Additional Skills We Value

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree
• Experience managing and training junior team members
• Communications sector knowledge including demand, competition, technology, operations, and regulations
• Exposure to data visualization tools such as Alteryx, PowerBI, Tableau, and/or QGIS
• Knowledge of data process design and automation
• Deep knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Data analysis involving large datasets
  • Market and competitive research
  • Marketing, including customer segmentation, loyalty and churn management, marketing optimization, pricing
  • Financial/economic analysis and modeling
  • Corporate and business strategy
  • Project management

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and performance‑based bonuses
• Learning & development programs and mentorship
• Exposure to high‑impact projects
• Volunteer events that support giving back to our local communities
• Weekly company‑sponsored team social
• Annual summer party, holiday party, and other fun events