Decision Analytics Associate Consultant (Customer Models & Motivation)

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CAPosted 25 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from ZS

• Job overview

  The Decision Analytics Associate Consultant role at ZS involves developing advanced statistical models and analytic solutions to address client business challenges, driving impactful insights and decisions.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role requires designing and applying statistical models, conducting custom analyses using tools like R and Tableau, communicating results to clients, managing project deliverables, mentoring team members, and maintaining client relationships.

• Compensation and benefits

  ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being benefits, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth, professional development, flexible work arrangements, and travel opportunities for client engagement.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates should have a bachelor's or master's degree in quantitative fields with 3-4 years of relevant experience or a PhD, strong communication skills, attention to detail, teamwork aptitude, and emotional intelligence.

• Career development

  ZS provides robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options, internal mobility paths, and a collaborative culture to support professional growth.

• Work environment and culture

  ZS values diversity, equity, inclusion, and a flexible connected work environment combining remote and on-site work, fostering innovation and face-to-face collaboration.

• Company information

  ZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life through client partnerships, custom solutions, and technology products in healthcare and related sectors.

• Team overview

  The candidate will join ZS's Insights & Analytics group, working collaboratively on multiple projects using advanced analytics and problem-solving techniques.

• Job location and travel

  Work involves a flexible combination of remote and on-site presence at client or ZS offices, with travel required for client-facing roles.

• Application process

  Applicants must submit an online application with transcripts and possess or obtain work authorization; agency calls are not accepted.

• Unique job features

  The role offers unique opportunities to work on life-changing solutions for patients and consumers using advanced analytics in a collaborative consulting environment.

Company overview

ZS is a global professional services firm specializing in consulting, software, and technology, primarily serving clients in the healthcare and life sciences industries. Founded in 1983 by Andris Zoltners and Prabhakant Sinha, the company leverages data-driven strategies to help businesses improve their performance and make informed decisions. ZS generates revenue through consulting services, software solutions, and technology platforms that enhance sales and marketing effectiveness. Notably, ZS is known for its collaborative culture and innovative approaches to solving complex business challenges.

How to land this job

• Tailor your resume to emphasize your expertise in advanced statistical modeling, data analysis, and proficiency with tools such as R, Tableau, SAS, Visual Basic, and Excel, as these are core to the Decision Analytics Associate Consultant role at ZS.

• Highlight your ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights and your strong communication skills, both written and oral, demonstrating how you’ve effectively conveyed results to clients or stakeholders.

• Apply through multiple channels including ZS’s official corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize the visibility of your application for this position.

• Connect with current employees in ZS’s Insights & Analytics division on LinkedIn; initiate conversations using ice breakers like commenting on recent ZS projects, expressing enthusiasm for their client-first consulting approach, or asking about their experience working on advanced analytics solutions.

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