Strategy Insights & Planning Intern — Client Impact

ZS; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Job summary

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it. This Strategy Insights and Planning Associate Consultant - Intern role offers hands-on experience in solving real client problems using data analytics and problem-solving frameworks.

You’ll collaborate across teams, structure research, and present results to clients while developing leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• PhD student in any discipline; internship occurs summer before final year.
• Strong analytic and quantitative coursework.
• English fluency with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Solve client business problems using problem-solving frameworks.
• Structure and conduct market or desk research to derive insights.
• Design analyses using Excel, Access, Confirmit and ZS tools.
• Summarize results to clients and ZS teams in presentations.
• Develop client relationships; be main contact on project aspects.
• Support program management and status updates with the client.
• Drive project forward to meet goals and deadlines.
• Grow analytical capabilities and mentor junior associates.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership aptitude

Attention to detail

Time management

Collaboration

Work ethic

Client focus

Adaptability

English fluency

Education

Doctoral student (second-to-last year)

Tools

Excel

Access

Confirmit

ZS proprietary software

Job description

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it. This Strategy Insights and Planning Associate Consultant - Intern role offers hands-on experience in solving real client problems using data analytics and problem-solving frameworks.

You’ll collaborate across teams, structure research, and present results to clients while developing leadership and analytical skills.