Decision Analytics Consultant: Client Impact & Insights

OpenTalent; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

ZS in Evanston seeks a doctoral candidate to join the Insights & Analytics group for an internship. You will develop and apply advanced statistical models, and design analyses in R, Tableau, SAS, Visual Basic and Excel to inform client needs.

You will synthesize results, communicate findings, and help manage client relationships while mentoring Associates. A strong academic background and English fluency are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD candidate in engineering, mathematics or other quantitative field with strong academic performance.
• Analytic and quantitative coursework emphasized; internship preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork and self-motivation required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply advanced statistical models to address dynamic business issues.
• Leverage analytics to guide client and team decision-making.
• Design custom analyses in R, Tableau, SAS, Visual Basic and Excel.
• Synthesize and present results to clients and teams.
• Develop client relationships and serve as a point of contact on projects.
• Provide project status updates and contribute to deliverables.
• Mentor and support Associates on teams.
• Grow cross-functional skills through learning pathways.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Empathy & emotional intelligence

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Fluency in English

Client-first mentality

Intense work ethic

Collaborative problem solving

Education

PhD candidate in engineering/math/quantitative field

Tools

R

Tableau

SAS

Visual Basic

Excel

Job description

ZS in Evanston seeks a doctoral candidate to join the Insights & Analytics group for an internship. You will develop and apply advanced statistical models, and design analyses in R, Tableau, SAS, Visual Basic and Excel to inform client needs.

You will synthesize results, communicate findings, and help manage client relationships while mentoring Associates. A strong academic background and English fluency are essential.