Data Analytics Consultant

Miller Cooper & Co., Ltd.•Chicago, IL

1d•$100,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Consultant in the Data & Analytics Advisory Services practice, you will partner with clients to turn data into actionable insights and measurable business outcomes. You will lead client engagements from discovery through delivery, working with business leaders, technical teams, and project stakeholders. The role includes shaping analytics, reporting, and data solutions; managing delivery and client expectations; and contributing to business development and team development. The position is based in Chicago, Illinois, with a hybrid work arrangement. The stated base salary range is $100,000–$115,000, excluding a discretionary annual bonus and other competitive benefits. Actual offers may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and degrees or certifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or a closely related field.
Strong SQL proficiency, including complex joins, window functions, CTEs, and query optimization.
Hands-on experience with multiple BI or visualization tools, such as Power BI, Sigma, Tableau, Looker, Domo, or Qlik.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to translate business questions into data-driven answers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to leadership.
Experience leading client-facing initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Experience in analytics consulting or advisory services.
Experience with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift.
Familiarity with ETL/data integration tools and API-based data connectors, such as dbt, FiveTran, or Domo.
Exposure to data modeling and data warehouse concepts.
Experience using AI and Business Intelligence tools to automate reporting, improve operational efficiency, generate predictive insights, and support strategic business decisions.

Responsibilities

Lead client discovery workshops, stakeholder interviews, and requirements-gathering sessions to understand objectives, reporting needs, operational challenges, and success criteria.
Design and document analytics, reporting, and data solutions aligned with business requirements, scalable data architectures, modern reporting platforms, and measurable outcomes.
Own engagement deliverables, project activities, and client expectations to support successful execution, clear communication, and client satisfaction.
Coordinate analysts, engineers, project managers, and client stakeholders to promote collaboration and successful delivery.
Analyze business processes and data challenges and develop recommendations, roadmaps, and business cases for strategic decision-making and operational improvement.
Support project planning, including estimates, statements of work, scope definition, risk identification, resource planning, and timeline management.
Monitor project progress, manage risks and issues, and maintain delivery quality through governance, testing oversight, and stakeholder communication.
Contribute to business development through proposal support, solution demonstrations, project estimation, client presentations, and sales pursuits.
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