ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it , our most valuable asset is our people. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning; bold ideas; courage an d passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
Our most valuable asset is our people .
At ZS we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are and
make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about.
Advanced Data Science Consultant
Salary: $196123 to $215000 per year
Location: Evanston, IL and various, unanticipated locations throughout the United States.
Benefits: Comp package offers min/max salary + COLA, leave policies, bonus incentives, relo, med/den/life ins, retirement benefits.
Job Role and Responsibility: Directly oversee, manage, and provide technical and quantitative guidance to junior team members, including degreed Associates, Associate Consultants and Consultants in the United States, requiring an advanced level of skill in data science, business analytics, quantitative methodologies, algorithms and data structures, modeling, and statistical analysis; Direct all aspects of project acquisition and project management using business analytics and/or scientific software and operating systems while applying mathematical and deductive reasoning; Liaise with Project Leadership to define the project scope and budget and develop analytics strategies; Manage client relationships to drive new business development and ensure long term strategic partnerships; Manage both internal and external team communications, including directing internal team status meetings and communicating any changes in deadlines, scope, and timing with client project managers; Provide technical leadership and innovation within projects and practice areas, advising internal groups and leading initiatives on business operations excellence; Develop data science capabilities and offerings that create scale and advance ZS' analytic platform; Supervise business and strategy development activities and cultivate and expand client relationships; Direct recruiting, training, coaching, mentoring, HR-related policies (leave, Performance Improvement Plans, etc.) for subordinates and provide developmental opportunities for team members. May work at various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S.
Job Type: Full-time, 9am - 6pm, 40 hours a week, Monday - Friday
Contact: ZS at [email protected] . Reference: 22603 . Position eligible for Employee Referral Program (with incentives). Multiple openings.
Qualifications: Master's degree in Applied Mathematics, Business Analytics, Data Science, Computational Science and Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or in a data analytics-related occupation. Alternatively, will accept a Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics, Business Analytics, Data Science, Computational Science and Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field and five (5) years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in a data analytics-related occupation.
Requires experience in the following: managing end-to-end projects; leading/mentoring teams; client-facing experience; front-end user reporting; BI solution design and implementation;
Java, Python, R, or related programming language; machine learning/deep learning, including advanced analytics and algorithms; and data engineering/analysis .
Perks & Benefits:
ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To Complete Your Application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment.An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
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Salary: $196,123.00 - $204,617.65
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What We Do
ZS is a management consulting and technology firm that partners with companies to improve life and how we live it. We transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Founded in 1983, ZS has more than 13,000 employees in over 35 offices worldwide.
Why Work With Us
ZS is home to passionate people who embrace innovative thinking, collaboration and a client-first mindset. Welcome to a company where new ideas are celebrated, curiosity is welcomed, learning opportunities are abundant and colleagues become lifelong connections.
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