Decision Analytics Associate

ZS • Chicago, IL

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Decision Analytics Associate works within ZS’s Insights & Analytics group, partnering with clients to address business challenges through advanced data analytics, research, and problem-solving. The role develops and applies statistical models, uses analytic techniques to guide decisions, and designs custom analyses using tools such as R, Tableau, SAS, Visual Basic, and Excel. Associates synthesize findings and communicate them to clients and internal teams through written and oral presentations, develop client relationships, contribute to project delivery, and help improve ZS’s problem-solving capabilities. The role also includes guiding and mentoring Associates.

ZS uses a hybrid working model, combining work from home with on-site work at client locations and ZS offices for most of the week. Client-facing employees should be prepared to travel as project and client needs require. Candidates must have completed their degree and be available to start full-time employment in 2026. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; applicants must have U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in any discipline, with a strong record of academic success in quantitative and analytic coursework.
• Completed degree and availability to start full-time employment in 2026.
• Up to 3 years of relevant post-collegiate job experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Knowledge of programming, such as Java, Python, or R.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a programming language or analytic tool such as R, SAS, Tableau, or VBA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• High motivation, good work ethic, maturity, and personal initiative.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Empathy, adaptability, and emotional intelligence.
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset.
• Self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks.
• Aptitude for and enjoyment of working in teams.
• Client-first mentality.
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach.
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to tools and platforms such as the Hadoop ecosystem and database systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply advanced statistical models to help clients understand dynamic business issues.
• Use analytic techniques and 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 a key point of contact on aspects of projects.
• Provide project status updates to clients and ZS teams.
• Create project deliverables and implement solutions.
• Advance problem-solving skills and improve ZS’s capabilities.
• Guide and mentor Associates on teams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package supporting health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development.
• Skills-building programs.
• Multiple career progression paths.
• Internal mobility.
• Collaborative culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level