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Zs Associates

Advanced Data Science Associate Consultant

Zs Associates, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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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. I

nsights & An

alytics ZS's

Insights & Analytics

group

partners with clients to design and deliver solutions to help them tackle a broad range of business challenges. Our teams work on multiple projects simultaneously,

leveraging

advanced data analytics and problem-solving techniques. Our recommendations and solutions are based on rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep

expertise

and thought leadership. What

You’ll

Do Develop advanced and efficient statistically effective algorithms that solve problems of

high

dimensionality

. Utilize technical skills such as

hypothesis testing, machine learning and retrieval processes

to apply

statistical and data mining techniques

to

identify

trends, create figures, and analyze other relevant

information. Collaborate with clients and other stakeholders at ZS to integrate and effectively communicate

analysis

findings. Contribute to the assessment of emerging datasets and technologies that

impact

our analytical

platform. Engage in the development of specific assets/accelerators that foster

scalability

. Contribute to advancing thought leadership through research support and publication

assistance

. Provide guidance and mentorship to

Associate

team

members

. What

You’ll

Bring A PhD Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or a relevant field

or a

master’s

degree with

3-5 years of relevant post-collegiate work experience

; A r

obust academic performance with coursework emphasizing analysis and quantitative

skills

. A knowledge of big data, advanced analytical concepts, and algorithms

(e.g., text mining, social listening, recommender systems, predictive modeling, etc.

)

. A

proficiency

in at least one programming language (e.g., Java/Python/R

). Experience with tools/platforms such as the Hadoop eco system, Amazon Web

Services

or database

systems. A

p

roficien

cy

in agile project planning and project management

techniques

. Prior

leadership experience from a relevant

position

. Fluency in

English. Additional Skills: Relevant domain knowledge encompassing areas such as healthcare, transportation, technology, insurance, or related expertise/experience. 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. NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE. Find Out More At: www.zs.com

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