Consultant - Business Analyst

About the role

Clarkston Consulting is seeking motivated, self-driven leaders energized by team results and interested in joining 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. Together, we solve clients' most challenging business problems through industry expertise, business process knowledge, and consulting excellence.

What You'll Do

• 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 solution, process, and consulting disciplines

How You'll Grow

Beyond day-to-day responsibilities, you will receive support and mentorship from colleagues and leaders, and expand your skillset through internal and external professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of professional experience, including prior consulting experience
• Adaptable problem-solving mindset with experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • 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 Requirement

Travel is integral to this role, estimated to average 30-50%. When not traveling, consultants work from their home office. Relocation is not required.

More About Clarkston

Founded in 1991, Clarkston Consulting delivers technology and management solutions to market leaders in the life sciences, consumer products, and retail industries. We cultivate success for our clients, people, and firm by leveraging team expertise and industry knowledge to solve business challenges.