Decision Analytics Associate

Role Description 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. 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. 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 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.