Consultant - Business Analyst

About the role

Clarkston Consulting is seeking motivated, self-driven leaders energized by team results to join a firm that values its culture and people as its biggest strengths. As a Consultant - Business Analyst, you will deliver creative business solutions to market-leading clients in the life sciences, consumer products, and retail industries, solving challenging business problems through industry expertise, business process knowledge, and consulting excellence.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients and Clarkston team members to analyze business needs, support project delivery, and develop practical solutions
• Apply consulting, analytical, and problem-solving skills across business process, technology, organizational change, and implementation initiatives
• Facilitate discovery, requirements gathering, process analysis, design, testing, training, and other project activities based on client and engagement needs
• Build trusted client relationships through clear communication, thoughtful recommendations, and dependable execution
• Contribute to project plans, deliverables, presentations, and other client-facing materials
• Collaborate with project teams and client stakeholders to identify issues, opportunities, and solutions
• Continue to develop consulting capabilities while expanding experience across a variety of solution, process, and consulting disciplines

How You'll Grow

Beyond day-to-day responsibilities, throughout your career at Clarkston you will:

• Receive the support and mentorship of colleagues and leaders
• Expand your existing skillset with internal and external professional development opportunities

Requirements

• 3–5 years of professional experience, including prior consulting experience, with adaptability and problem-solving skills
• Experience may be from business analysis, technical analysis, change management, training, or related project-based roles
• Experience in one or more of the following:
  • Consulting or project-based environments with direct client interaction
  • Analyzing business processes, requirements, systems, or organizational needs to identify issues and opportunities
  • Facilitating discovery, requirements gathering, blueprinting, design, or working sessions with client stakeholders
  • Supporting solution design, process improvement, technology enablement, testing, or implementation activities
  • Developing client deliverables, presentations, process documentation, reports, training materials, or other project outputs
  • Supporting change management, organizational readiness, knowledge transfer, end-user training, or adoption activities
  • Collaborating with technical and functional resources to translate business needs into practical solutions
  • Managing competing priorities, project tasks, deadlines, and stakeholder expectations
  • Communicating clearly and effectively with client and internal stakeholders
  • Demonstrating strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and client-service skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability to contribute across different project roles and workstreams as needs evolve
• 4-year degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent discipline

Travel

Travel is integral to this role and estimated to average 30–50%, varying by client and project needs. When not traveling, consultants work from their home office. Relocation is not required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more)
• 401k with company contributions
• Paid vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave and Family Building Benefits (Adoption, Surrogacy, and Infertility Support)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Training and Professional Development investments, Tuition Assistance, and more