Business Analytics Optimization Senior Analyst

Boston Consulting Group•San Diego, CA

19h•$97,000 - $133,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the North America (NAMR) People Analytics (NPA) team, you’ll be at the heart of NAMR’s People Team efforts, acting as an analyst and enabler for our clients (Senior Leadership and teams under the NAMR CHRO). You will support the delivery of transformational analytics solutions and high-quality quantitative reporting, utilizing tools like Python, SQL, and GenAI to help transform and automate People Team reporting and processes. Your work will directly contribute to BCG’s high-visibility People initiatives, advancing key business priorities for NAMR. In this role you will execute across a variety of workstreams, with the ability to manage competing priorities under the guidance of senior team members. Successful candidates will be intellectually curious, detail-oriented contributors who bring analytical rigor and a passion for using data to drive decisions. You will jump in across a wide variety of projects, often as the “doer” who brings analysis to life, pilots a concept, or supports a larger product effort. The responsibilities of the role will evolve over time as BCG’s data requirements grow and evolve.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree
2 - 4 years of progressive experience in an analytical or data-focused role
Fluency in core aspects of data management, including data collection, aggregation, manipulation, analysis, visualization, and documentation
Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and privacy best practices
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to present analytical findings to functional stakeholders
A client-focused mentality, collaborative spirit, and eagerness to learn and grow.
Commitment to privacy requirements and concerns around people data, and dedication to documentation best practices
You structure analysis logically, breaking complex problems into manageable components and planning clear next steps
You review your output with a critical lens, ensuring your conclusions are grounded in logic and supported by evidence
You approach change with an open mindset and demonstrate flexibility when priorities shift
You articulate insights in clear, plain language, tailoring the level of detail to your audience
Strong understanding of analytical concepts and comfort working with large, complex datasets across multiple systems and sources
Curiosity about and growing familiarity with Generative AI tools and their application to analytics and business processes
Working proficiency in analytics tools, including Python, SQL, Tableau, and cloud data warehouses (Snowflake), and ideally have some experience with Microsoft Analytics (e.g., Fabric, Power Query, PowerBI, Excel)
Experience in streamlining and consolidating reporting workflows while identifying areas for process improvement
Experience using or experimenting with GenAI capabilities (e.g., responsible LLM-assisted analysis, prompt engineering, AI-powered automation) to enhance productivity and insight generation
You independently complete your assigned tasks, proactively identifying next steps and flagging blockers early
You deliver consistent, high-quality output, checking your work carefully before submitting and escalating when needed
You keep stakeholders and team senior leaders updated on your progress and take ownership of your deliverables end-to-end
You write clear, well-structured analyses and presentations that make it easy for stakeholders to understand key findings
You communicate concisely and confidently in team discussions and stakeholder updates
You actively listen to understand the full message before responding and contribute ideas constructively
You work positively and collaboratively with teammates and functional partners, building strong and lasting relationships
You manage expectations proactively, giving regular updates and seeking clarification on scope at the start of new tasks
You demonstrate empathy and adaptability, adjusting your approach based on the needs and working styles of others

Nice To Haves

Experience working across various systems and data sources (including Workday, SAP, or similar HR/financial platforms) is an asset
Familiarity with or willingness to learn Agile methodology and tools (e.g., Jira, GitHub, Confluence)

Responsibilities

Conducting timely and accurate cadenced reporting and ad-hoc quantitative and qualitative analyses for People Team leaders and Senior Leadership
Partnering with People Team members to understand their business priorities and translate them into analytics questions and structured hypotheses
Contributing to process improvement, optimization, and automation initiatives in partnership with functional leaders, leveraging a diverse toolkit (e.g., SQL, Python, GenAI Tools, Microsoft Suite) to support product delivery
Building compelling data visualizations for stakeholders, ranging from slide writing to dynamic dashboards that surface actionable insights
Participating in Agile analytics product development: Supporting requirements gathering, sprint delivery, testing, and documentation

Benefits

Base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market leading benefits package
Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children
Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs
Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits
Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually
Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities
Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan
Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement
Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month)
Paid sick time on an as needed basis