Decision Analytics Associate - Intern (North America - University Students)

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, ZS transforms ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology, and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. 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. ZS partners collaboratively with 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, and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.

Decision Analytics Associate – Intern

ZS's Insights & Analytics group partners with clients to design and deliver solutions to tackle a broad range of business challenges. Teams work on multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging advanced data analytics and problem-solving techniques. Recommendations and solutions are based on rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and apply advanced statistical models that help clients understand dynamic business issues.
• Leverage analytic techniques to use data to guide client and ZS team decision-making.
• Use tools like R, Tableau, SAS, and Excel to investigate and inform client needs.
• Synthesize and communicate results to clients and ZS teams.
• Collaborate with client and ZS teams to implement solutions.
• Take immediate responsibility for project deliverables.

What You’ll Bring

• Candidates should be about to enter the second to last year of a bachelor's or master's degree in any discipline, with strong academic performance in quantitative and analytic coursework such as operations research, applied mathematics, management science, data science, statistics, econometrics, or engineering.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a programming language or analytic tool such as R, SAS, Tableau, or VBA.
• High motivation, good work ethic, maturity, and personal initiative.
• Effective oral and written communication skills (fluency in English).
• Empathy, adaptability, and emotional intelligence.
• Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset.
• Self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks.
• Aptitude for and enjoyment of working in teams.

How You’ll Grow

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

Perks & Benefits

At ZS, your growth matters. ZS offers 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. For details on total rewards in the United States, visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS.

Hybrid Working Model

ZS is committed to giving employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows combining work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of the week. 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?

ZS honors the visible and invisible elements of identity, personal experiences, and belief systems—those that make you who you are and shape your uniqueness. ZS believes your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. ZS is committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports at https://www.zs.com/about/inclusion-and-belonging.

If you’re eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.

Work Authorization

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship.

To Complete Your Application

An online application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.

Find out more at www.zs.com.