Advanced Data Science Associate Consultant

Insights & Analytics

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 Master’s degree with 3-5 years of relevant post-collegiate work experience in data science.
• A robust 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 ecosystem, Amazon Web Services or database systems.
• A proficiency 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.

How you’ll grow

• Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Perks & Benefits

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community.

Hybrid working model

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.