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

About ZS

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it. We bring together data, science, technology, and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for patients, caregivers, and consumers worldwide. ZSers drive impact with a client-first mentality, partnering collaboratively with clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical business areas.

ZS Insights & Analytics

ZS's Insights & Analytics group partners with clients to design and deliver solutions to address 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 to help clients understand dynamic business issues.
• Leverage analytic techniques to use data to guide client and ZS team decision-making.
• Design custom analyses in R, Tableau, SAS, Visual Basic, and Excel to investigate and inform client needs.
• Synthesize and communicate results to clients and ZS teams through oral and written presentations.
• Develop client relationships and serve as a key point of contact on aspects of projects.
• Provide client and ZS teams with project status updates.
• Create project deliverables and implement solutions.
• Advance problem-solving skills and improve ZS’s capabilities.
• Guide and mentor Associates on teams.

What You’ll Bring

• Starting their second-to-last year of their doctorate degree (with the internship taking place the summer before their final year) in engineering (any branch), mathematics, or another heavily quantitative discipline, with strong academic performance and analytic/quantitative coursework.
• High motivation, good work ethic, maturity, and personal initiative.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Empathy, adaptability, and emotional intelligence.
• Close attention to detail with a quality-focused mindset.
• Self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks.
• Aptitude for and enjoyment of working in teams.
• Fluency in English.
• Client-first mentality.
• Intense work ethic.
• Collaborative spirit and a problem-solving approach.

How You’ll Grow

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

Perks & Benefits

ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package supporting health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. You’ll have access to skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture.

Hybrid Working Model

ZS offers a flexible and connected way of working, combining work from home and on-site presence at client/ZS offices for the majority of the week, with opportunities for both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Travel

Travel is a requirement for client-facing ZSers. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed, based on project and client business needs.

Considering Applying?

ZS values the visible and invisible elements of individuals’ identities, personal experiences, and belief systems. The company is committed to building a team that reflects broad backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

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.

Application Requirements

• Complete an online application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), to be considered.

Find out more at: www.zs.com.