Data Strategist

TEKsystems•Berwyn, IL

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

One North is a digital experience agency that combines curiosity, scale, and agility to shape the future. As part of TEKsystems, a leading provider of business and technology services, we offer boutique solutions to solve complex problems. Our multidisciplinary teams of strategists, designers, and technologists excel in research and discovery, experience strategy, design, experience management, and technology implementation. One North's Data Strategy team partners with organizations to unlock the value in their data — transforming how they make decisions, engage audiences, and operate. We work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and creativity, helping clients move from data collection to data-driven action. As a Data Strategist, you'll serve as a trusted advisor and hands-on practitioner for our clients. You'll help define what questions data should answer, build the systems to answer them, and guide organizations toward smarter, more confident decision-making. This role sits at the center of our cross-functional agency — collaborating with UX, Design, Technology, and Campaign teams to ensure data informs everything we do. We operate in shades of gray. Our clients don't always know what they need — you'll help them figure it out, then build it. The ideal candidate is equal parts strategist, analyst, and curious technologist who thrives on ambiguity and brings structure to complexity. The Data Strategist will be based remotely near Chicago for a light hybrid onsite/remote work model at our downtown Chicago office.

Requirements

2 or more years of experience in marketing analytics, strategy, consulting, or a related data-focused discipline
Strong strategic instincts — you can move fluidly between defining the problem, designing the approach, and executing the solution
Can think on your feet and find ways forward when the room gets stuck
Strong presentation skills— you will be in charge of creating presentations and communicating effectively
SQL skills; comfort diving into new schemas, platforms, and data ecosystems
Experience building and deploying dashboards in BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, or Looker)
Familiarity with AI and LLM tools and a genuine curiosity about their application in data workflows
Strong skills in digital analytics platforms, preferably Google Analytics 4 or Adobe Analytics
A quantitative background — either through education or demonstrated analytical work experience
Entrepreneurial mindset: you take initiative, navigate ambiguity, and don't wait to be told what to do

Nice To Haves

Experience with Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Looker Studio)
JavaScript experience for writing or maintaining APIs and custom analytics implementations
Exposure to agentic AI frameworks or workflow automation tools
Proficiency in Python or R for data manipulation, automation, and analysis

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic data partner for long-term client relationships, helping translate business goals into data-driven roadmaps
Identify gaps in the customer and data experience, then develop and present actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders
Research emerging tools, techniques, and AI capabilities — proactively bringing relevant innovations to clients
Dive into unfamiliar datasets and systems to surface meaningful patterns, opportunities, and risks
Develop and maintain SQL queries across platforms such as Google BigQuery to power reporting and analysis
Design and build dashboards and data visualizations in Power BI, Tableau, or Looker that drive genuine decision-making — not just reporting
Help clients explore and adopt LLM-powered tools and AI agents that improve their data practices and operational workflows
Balance innovation with governance — guiding clients on responsible AI adoption, data quality, and risk management
Stay ahead of the curve on generative AI, agentic workflows, and emerging data infrastructure trends
Partner with UX Strategists and Designers to translate user needs into data product requirements — from dashboards to operational applications
Collaborate with Technologists, Creatives, and Campaign strategists to ensure data informs design, content, and experience decisions
Communicate complex analytical concepts clearly and confidently to both technical and non-technical audiences

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision
401(k)/Roth
Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
Short and long-term disability
Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Paid Family Leave)
Additional earnings may be available through incentive programs like annual bonuses, profit sharing, etc.