Decision Analytics Associate

ZS; California; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Z S is a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it. The Decision Analytics Associate role in our Insights & Analytics group offers the chance to develop advanced models, guide client decisions, and design analyses using tools like R, Tableau, SAS, and Excel.

You will mentor associates and contribute to cross-project solutions in a hybrid work environment. We seek candidates with a quantitative degree, up to 3 years of experience, and readiness to

Qualifications

• Degree completed with strong quantitative coursework in operations research, applied mathematics, data science, statistics or related field.
• Available to start full-time in 2026.
• Up to 3 years of relevant post-collegiate experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Knowledge of programming (e.g., Java/Python/R).
• Exposure to Hadoop ecosystem and database systems.
• Proficiency in R, SAS, Tableau, or VBA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply advanced statistical models to help clients understand dynamic business issues.
• Leverage analytics to guide client and ZS team decision-making.
• Design analyses in R, Tableau, SAS, Visual Basic and Excel.
• Synthesize and communicate results via presentations.
• Develop client relationships and serve as key project contact.
• Provide project status updates to clients and teams.
• Create project deliverables and implement solutions.
• Advance problem-solving skills and mentor Associates on teams.

Skills

English fluency

Programming (Java/Python/R)

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in quantitative field

Tools

Hadoop ecosystem

Databases

Tableau

SAS

Excel

Visual Basic

VBA

Job description

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side‑by‑side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life‑changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client‑first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life‑changing impact to ZS.

Decision Analytics Associate – Immediate Hire

ZS's Insights & Analytics group partners with clients to design and deliver solutions to help them tackle a broad range of business challenges. Our teams work on multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging advanced data analytics and problem‑solving techniques. Our recommendations and solutions are based on rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and apply advanced statistical models that help clients understand dynamic business issues.
• Leverage analytic techniques to use data to guide client and ZS team decision‑making.
• Design custom analyses in R, Tableau, SAS, Visual Basic and Excel to investigate and inform client needs.
• Synthesize and communicate results to clients and ZS teams through oral and written presentations.
• Develop client relationships and serve as key point of contact on aspects of projects.
• Provide client and ZS teams project status updates.

• Create project deliverables and implement solutions.
• Advance problem‑solving skills and improve ZS’s capabilities.
• Guide and mentor Associates on teams.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's or master's degree required in any discipline with strong record of academic success in quantitative and analytic coursework such as operations research, applied mathematics, management science, data science, statistics, econometrics or engineering.
• Candidates must have completed their degree and be available to start full‑time employment in 2026.
• Up to 3 years of relevant post‑collegiate job experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Knowledge of programming (e.g., Java/Python/R).
• Exposure to tools/platforms (e.g., Hadoop eco system and database systems).
• Demonstrated proficiency in a programming language or analytic tool such as R, SAS, Tableau, or VBA.
• High motivation, good work ethic, maturity, and personal initiative.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Empathy, adaptability, and emotional intelligence.
• Strong attention to detail, with a quality‑focused mindset.
• Self‑discipline for planning and organizing tasks.
• Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, working in teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Fluency in English
• Client‑first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem‑solving approach

How you’ll grow

• Cross‑functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Perks & Benefits

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well‑being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills‑building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United States, visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS.

Hybrid working model

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on‑site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face‑to‑face connections.

Travel

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client‑facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.

ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.

Work Authorization

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship.