Consulting Analyst

Codal•Chicago, IL

1d•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Codal is an award-winning web design and development consultancy that helps enterprise organizations solve complex problems and accelerate growth through elegant, data-driven digital solutions. Our areas of expertise include application modernization, eCommerce, UX/UI design, product strategy, data analytics, and artificial intelligence. At Codal, you will collaborate with some of the most innovative organizations in the world and work on cutting-edge technologies that push the boundaries of design and software development. We promote long-term success, not just for our clients but for our team, helping you develop a professional roadmap that takes your career to new heights. We ideate, create, and coordinate. We analyze, strategize, organize, and prioritize. We bridge the communication channel between the client and our project team. We chart the course and navigate the product roadmap sprint by sprint. Some of us are product owners. Some of us are scrum masters. Many of us wear multiple hats and do whatever’s needed to deliver successful projects.

Requirements

MUST have client facing experience
Two (2)+ years of formal, relevant operational and/or product experience within the consulting industry
High energy, team player, creative thinker, and strategic influencer
Demonstrated experience in working with broad cross-functional teams
Maturity and good judgment
Skilled in negotiating, influencing others, analytical thinking, leading others, and executing and implementing projects
Willingness to learn and work in a hands-on environment
Have a strong work ethic and be willing to go the extra mile

Nice To Haves

CSPO or PMP certification
Jira Software/Confluence experience
Google Suite experience
Professional Services Automation software (e.g. Kantata)

Responsibilities

Assist with discovery, strategy, and visioning activities for prospective and existing clients.
Support creation of proposals, statements of work, presentations, feature lists, and other client-facing deliverables.
Conduct market, competitor, vendor, and industry research to inform client recommendations and business decisions.
Assist with workshop preparation, documentation, note-taking, and follow-up actions.
Create and maintain Miro boards, planning materials, and workshop artifacts.
Partner with department leadership to plan, track, and drive quarterly objectives and key results (OKRs).
Assist with leadership reviews by compiling project health indicators, escalations, staffing needs, and action items.
Support continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery processes and reporting frameworks.
Coordinate candidate interview scheduling and recruiting activities within the PMO department on an as needed basis.
Support summer internship program planning, onboarding, coordination, and execution.
Work closely with Operations to assist with contractor and vendor sourcing activities, including research, coordination, and onboarding support.
Coordinate leadership meetings, department forums, workshops, and strategic planning sessions.
Support the growth and ongoing success of a selected set of strategic partnerships by coordinating meetings, tracking action items, and facilitating collaboration opportunities.
Prepare meeting agendas, documentation, action items, and executive summaries.
Assist with company initiatives, offsites, team events, internship programs, and philanthropic activities.
Support special initiatives related to AI adoption, organizational transformation, delivery excellence, and operational maturity.