Entry-Level Strategic Analytics Associate

BRG; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BRG in Chicago is seeking an entry-level Associate to join our full-time consulting staff. From day one, you'll work with experienced consultants and senior executives on strategic, operational, financial, and organizational challenges to deliver measurable value.

As an Associate, you will analyze data, build presentations and models, support client workshops, and collaborate across disciplines to help clients accelerate performance and growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field; GPA 3.5+ desirable.
• 0–2 years of work experience, including internships.
• Proficiency in Excel is required; experience with MS SQL Server, R, Python, Stata, SAS, Tableau, Snowflake, Alteryx, Databricks, or Teradata is desirable.
• Research, problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market, operational, financial, and organizational analyses to support decisions.
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop board- and executive-ready presentations, reports, dashboards, and client deliverables.
• Support strategic planning, operational improvement, organizational transformation, and process optimization.
• Build financial models, business cases, and implementation roadmaps for recommendations.
• Perform industry, competitive, and market research to inform decisions.
• Facilitate client workshops, interviews, and working sessions to gather insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable client outcomes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field

Tools

MS SQL Server

R

Python

Stata

SAS

Tableau

Snowflake

Alteryx

Databricks

Teradata

Excel

Job description

BRG in Chicago is seeking an entry-level Associate to join our full-time consulting staff. From day one, you'll work with experienced consultants and senior executives on strategic, operational, financial, and organizational challenges to deliver measurable value.

As an Associate, you will analyze data, build presentations and models, support client workshops, and collaborate across disciplines to help clients accelerate performance and growth in a dynamic environment.